Abstract
Introduction: Early diagnosis and management of HoFH are key to achieving CV risk reduction. However, barriers to identifying probable cases, low awareness of current guidelines, and a lack of knowledge of treatment options continue to present challenges to HCPs. Hypothesis: CME with the patient voice can enhance HCP's competence in diagnosing and managing HoFH and adopting newest treatment options. Methods: A 60-minute CME activity that incorporated the patient voice was launched live-online 7/20/21 and was available on-demand for 1 year. Test questions were administered before and immediately after the activity. A follow-up survey on HCP behavior was sent to post-test respondents 2 months after activity completion. Responses were analyzed for engagement, lessons learned, and continuing gaps. Chi-square tests compared paired responses (P less than 0.05; pre/post). Results: As of 6/6/22, 1,806 HCPs had engaged (14% cardiologists and 57% PCPs managing an average of 50.2 patients per year with very high lipid levels). At entry, 68% of HCPs were at least “somewhat confident” in managing HoFH, while 48% did not know about newly approved agents for HoFH. Outcomes showed significant increases (pre vs post) in ability to recognize manifestations of HoFH (47% vs 87%), apply guidelines to reduce high LDL-C levels despite statin therapy (38% vs 92%), and recognize mechanism of action of evinacumab (43% vs 88%). On follow up, HCPs reported positive impacts on practice related to diagnosing HoFH, applying guideline-driven care to lower LDL-C, identifying high-risk patients, and referring appropriately. Conclusions: Live and on-demand CME including the voice of the patient successfully highlighted HoFH patient’s expectations of care and enhanced HCPs’ ability to adapt to the changing HoFH landscape. Additional education on this evolving landscape and associated guidelines can further enhance quality of care for HoFH patients.
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