Hot off the Press... New Hypertension and Dyslipidemia Guidelines

Thursday, December 6, 2012
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Activity #: 204-000-12-257-L01P
Level of Content: Intermediate
2.00 Contact Hours / Application-based
Program Chair: Joseph J. Saseen, PharmD, FASHP

Learning Objectives:

• Describe clinical controversies related to the treatment of hypertension and dyslipidemia.
  
• Summarize the JNC 8 and NCEP ATP 4 guidelines for the management of hypertension and dyslipidemia.
  
• Identify how clinical trials evidence support recommendations in the JNC 8 and NCEP ATP 4 guidelines.
  
• Evaluate therapy that effectively implements new JNC 8 and NCEP ATP 4 guidelines.