Lipids module 5: novel approaches to identify and treat dyslipidaemias in primary care

Released 24 September 2025     Expires: 24 September 2027      Programme: Lipids 2 CPD/CME credits

Sponsorship Statement: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd has provided OmniaMed Communications Ltd with an arm’s length sponsorship towards the update of the BJC e-learning programme in lipids. Novartis has had no input into the content for the programme.

Designed to give healthcare professionals an understanding of the diagnosis of dyslipidaemias and lipid profiling in cardiovascular risk assessment. First published: July 2025 Learning objectives Upon completing this module, participants … Continue reading Lipids module 5: novel approaches to identify and treat dyslipidaemias in primary care →

Designed to give healthcare professionals an understanding of the diagnosis of dyslipidaemias and lipid profiling in cardiovascular risk assessment.
First published: July 2025

Learning objectives

Upon completing this module, participants will:

  • Understand the role of primary care in implementing primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
  • Be able to use risk assessment tools to evaluate cardiovascular disease risk and understand their limitations
  • Have a broad overview of the IT tools available to enhance screening, prevention and treatment of at-risk individuals in practice
  • Have a background knowledge of special populations that are at greater cardiovascular disease risk

Faculty

Alison Pottle, Nurse Consultant in Cardiology, Harefield Hospital, Uxbridge
Programme editor: Dr Dermot Neely, Heart UK Trustee and Adviser

Accreditation

2 CPD/CME credit, 2.0 hours
BJC Learning has assigned two hours of CPD/CME credit to this module

Endorsed by:

You need to login to take this module

You need to be a registered member to view this page. It's quick, free and offers you a host of other benefits, including the facility to print and download articles and supplements, access our archived issues and receive email updates when new issues and other content are online.

Register Now Already a member? Login now

One thought on “Lipids module 5: novel approaches to identify and treat dyslipidaemias in primary care”

All rights reserved. No part of this programme may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers, Medinews (Cardiology) Limited.

It shall not, by way of trade or otherwise, be lent, re-sold, hired or otherwise circulated without the publisher’s prior consent.

Medical knowledge is constantly changing. As new information becomes available, changes in treatment, procedures, equipment and the use of drugs becomes necessary. The editors/authors/contributors and the publishers have taken care to ensure that the information given in this text is accurate and up to date. Readers are strongly advised to confirm that the information, especially with regard to drug usage, complies with the latest legislation and standards of practice.

Healthcare professionals should consult up-to-date Prescribing Information and the full Summary of Product Characteristics available from the manufacturers before prescribing any product. Medinews (Cardiology) Limited cannot accept responsibility for any errors in prescribing which may occur.

back to top