Vascular Laboratory Markers of Cardiovascular Risk
| Name | World Continuing Education Alliance |
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| Activity Title | Vascular Laboratory Markers of Cardiovascular Risk |
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| Details | Atherosclerosis is well recognized as a deadly and disabling systemic disease that affects the arterial wall. The process begins early in life and progresses unpredictably. Unfortunately, the causes are unknown and, therefore, there is at present no known cure. The risk factors for atherosclerotic disease have been appreciated for many years and clinicians have defined methods for prevention and palliation. Unfortunately, atherosclerotic lesions are not always recognized early and the treatment options for advanced lesions are limited to medical, surgical or endovascular procedures. Regardless of the method chosen, treatment is often quite expensive and sometimes too late for (therapeutic) revascularization or limb salvage. Prevention or early intervention may include medical treatment or recommended lifestyle changes. These approaches are less expensive than the methods used for established lesions and, most noticeably, more timely. However, it is easily recognized that in order to prevent or intervene in the early stages of atherosclerosis, clinicians must have the ability to identify the at-risk population. In recent years, investigators have sought noninvasive methods for identifying patients with risk factors for atherosclerotic disease who pose a need for aggressive preventive strategies. |
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| Competence | Cardiology |
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| Start Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
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| End Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
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| Event Time | 02:30 PM |
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| Location | World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System |
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| Cost (UGX) | 0 |
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| CPD Points | 1 |
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