Michael P. Pignone, M.D., M.P.H.

Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine

Dell Medical School at the University of Austin, Texas

“Who to treat? An evidence-based approach to use of statins for primary prevention”

Session Objective(s):

-Determine appropriate patients for use of statins, based on cardiovascular risks.

-Assess patients’ preference for using preventative medications.

-Prevent or resolve adverse effects associated with statins.

Thursday, February 16, 2017

8:00am

Falk Library

Course Director: Dr. David Maron and Co-Course Director: Dr. John Giacomini