District-wide Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention & Innovative Heart Health Learning Collaboratives
Framing the Topic in Data
This presentation will provide an overview of DC cholesterol prevalence trends compared to national averages, examine statin PKI trends over time, and review data on statin medication adherence. It will also discuss key insights into what these findings reveal about the District’s progress in reducing heart disease and stroke risk through cholesterol management.
Speaker: Saumya Rajamohan, Data Analyst, DC Health
Statin Therapy 101
This session will provide an overview of risk determination and statins as first line therapy for primary and secondary prevention of heart disease and stroke with DC Health identified high-risk population considerations.
Speakers: Michele Bosworth, MD, FAAFP, Health Management Associates
Intended Audience: All Heart Disease and stroke stakeholders including community - based organizations, Health System QI leads, care coordinators, and clinical providers