Presenter: G. Michael Allan MD CCFP James McCormack BSc(Pharm) PharmD
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In episode 528, James and Mike go through the logic and math around CVD risk estimates with regard to repeat cholesterol measurements. We discuss the impact remeasuring cholesterol has on CVD risk estimates and show that re-measuring every 5-10 years provides minimal if any value when it comes to making treatment decisions. All you need…
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Presenter(s):
G. Michael Allan MD CCFP James McCormack BSc(Pharm) PharmD
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