Lisa Maher, MD

Panelists discuss how pediatric lipid screening remains underutilized despite current recommendations and explore practical strategies to increase screening rates and identify cardiovascular risk factors early in childhood.

Panelists discuss how elevated LDL-C levels significantly contribute to ASCVD development through both modifiable lifestyle factors and genetic predisposition, making it a critical target for cardiovascular disease prevention.

Panelists discuss how effective management of dyslipidemia through adherence to AHA guidelines is crucial for reducing cardiovascular mortality rates and improving patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how cardiovascular disease remains a leading health concern in the United States, examining its rising prevalence, risk factors such as dyslipidemia, and management strategies aligned with AHA guidelines to reduce patient mortality.