This Medudy course is a five-part video series for physicians on the topic of "Lp(a) as a cardiovascular risk factor."
We will begin with a brief introduction to the background and relevance of the topic. Part 1 will then discuss Lp(a) as an independent, causal, genetically determined cardiovascular risk factor. In Part 2, we will focus on the structure of the Lp(a) molecule and the mechanisms of risk increase, before taking a look at Lp(a) measurement in Part 3. Part 4 will then discuss the possible effects of an increase in Lp(a) and the current consequences. Finally, in Part 5, we will provide an outlook on the active substances currently in development.
Note: All "speakers" appearing in the Medudy videos are AI-based avatars used to improve the didactics of the videos. The people on whom the avatars are based have explicitly consented to their use. All content is based on high-quality scientific sources and is created and reviewed by the Medudy medical team.
By the end of this training course, you will be familiar with:
– The epidemiology of elevated Lp(a) concentrations.
– The structure of the Lp(a) molecule and the mechanisms involved in increasing risk.
– Important background information on Lp(a) measurement.
– Clinically relevant Lp(a) disease associations.
– Lp(a)-lowering agents in development.
