{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The GP Podcast","title":"Management of Lipids","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1602,"description":"Participants\nDr Eamonn O’Shea, Cardiovascular Lead, Irish College of GPs\nDr David McConaghy, Prevention Lead, Irish College of GPs\nDr John Maher, GP - Host\nSummary\nEamonn and David discuss the positive impact of appropriately managing elevated lipids  on cardiovascular risk, focusing on LDL cholesterol targets for different risk groups, the initiation of lipid-lowering therapy, management of side effects, and therapeutics considerations for women of childbearing age.\n \nThey also highlight the opportunity presented by the HSE Prevention Programme (OCF, PP and CDM) to review and optimise LDL target levels based on risk stratification.  They discuss therapies including how and when to initiate bempedoic acid, the role of integrated care hubs, and the emerging measurement of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as an independent risk factor. \n \nLinks\nIrish College of GPs Cardiovascular Clinical Hub\nPrevention Strategies for Cardiovascular Disease – Clinical Review, Forum, April 2024\nESC 2025 Focused Update of the 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias\nESC LDL Targets Based on Risk Stratification\nDisclaimer\nThe information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it replace independent clinical judgment or consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.\nThe views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Irish College of GPs.\nListeners are encouraged to review current clinical guidelines, product labelling, and relevant policies before applying any information discussed in this podcast.\nThis podcast does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. Healthcare professionals should exercise their own professional judgment in evaluating and applying information to specific clinical situations. Patients or members of the public should seek advice from their own qualified healthcare...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2EoxHzUIjVYJ3OYuZDyKEUt5A0vOFWgd_rZpd9a_No/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDYx/ZTU3NGE1OGUzMmQ2/YWYxYzU5NTZiMmY1/Njc2YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}