Module

Antiretroviral Strategies for Minimizing Cardiovascular Risk

Source: Managing Cardiovascular Risk in HIV-Infected Patients: The Role of Antiretroviral Selection

Antiretroviral Strategies for Minimizing Cardiovascular Risk

Faculty:
Sally Hodder, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 12/12/07

Expiration Date: 12/11/08

Physicians: maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Pharmacists: 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs)

Registered Nurses: 2.5 Nursing CE credits

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Summarize the guidelines on cardiovascular risk management in HIV settings
Explain the benefits and limitations of lipid-lowering therapy in HIV-infected patients
Discuss data concerning the selection of antiretrovirals to minimize cardiovascular risk
Identify antiretroviral therapy modification strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Evaluation and Management of Cardiovascular Risk: Current Guidelines
Modification of Lifestyle
Selecting Antiretrovirals to Minimize CVD Risk: Initial Regimen
Effect of Antiretroviral Agents on Lipids
The Comparative Effects of Boosted PI Regimens on Lipids
Comparing the Lipid Effects of PI, NNRTI, and NRTI-Sparing Regimens
Comparing the Lipid Effects of NNRTI-Based Regimens
Comparing the Lipid Effects of NRTIs
Modifying Antiretroviral Therapy to Minimize CVD Risk
Use of Lipid-Lowering Therapy in HIV-Infected Patients
Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice

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