Triglycerides, Remnant Cholesterol, and Cardiovascular Risk

Despite significant advances in LDL-cholesterol lowering therapies, many patients continue to experience residual cardiovascular risk driven by elevated triglycerides and remnant cholesterol. This 60-minute CardioCore webinar, featuring Dr. Michael Miller (UPENN) and Dr. Alison Bailey (WVU), will explore the evolving science behind triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and remnant cholesterol, their roles in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and pancreatitis risk, and the latest guideline recommendations for the identification and management of hypertriglyceridemia. Additionally, this webinar will also review emerging clinical trial data and therapeutic innovations targeting apoC-III, including icosapent ethyl, olezarsen, and plozasiran, highlighting their potential to reduce triglyceride burden, address residual risk, and reshape the future of lipid management.

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Lecturer

Michael Miller, MD, is a cardiologist at Penn Medicine with a notable interest in preventive cardiology. He specializes in the prevention of heart disease, focusing on risk assessment, lipid (cholesterol and triglyceride) management and lifestyle modification. He is a lecturer for the Perelman School of Medicine Foundations of Culinary Medicine. He has conducted research on the effects of diet and emotional health on inflammation and vascular function with multiple publications on this topic. Dr. Miller is the author of “Heal Your Heart…” (Penguin Random-House), and co-author of “The American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease (American Medical Association)” and “The Practice of Coronary Disease Prevention” (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins). 

Moderator

Alison L. Bailey, MD, FASPC, is Professor and Vice-Chair Department of Cardiology, West Virginia University. Her clinical practice focuses on the prevention of cardiovascular disease, women’s cardiovascular care, and the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. 

Dr. Bailey has practiced in a variety of settings over her career and has always been involved in program building and expanding access to care for those in underserved communities and rural areas.  She remains passionate about the joys of medical education, improving cardiovascular health for all, and advocating for her colleagues and patients. 

She currently serves as the Secretary for the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, is a member of the ACC HeartPAC Executive Committee, is the editor-in-chief of the American College of Cardiology's Extended Learning (ACCEL) editorial board, and is a deputy editor for JACC Advances.

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