The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#541 A Walk Through the 2026 Lipid Management Guidelines

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Show Notes

Cardiovascular disease caused by hyperlipidemia is the leading cause of death worldwide, but it doesn’t have to be! We have the tools to treat this widespread problem. Dr. Daniel Edmundowicz (Temple University) takes us through how to keep lipids where they should be, low. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME

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Credits

Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD

Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Daniel Edmundowicz MD, MBA, FACP, FACC

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