Diagnosis and management of dyslipidaemia in children and adults

Professor Mahmoud Barbir provides guidance on the leading cause of death worldwide, cardiovascular disease (CVD).

The talk focuses on the importance of early detection and management of all modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease including the management of lipoprotein(a) in adults and children.

• Detection and management of cardiovascular risk in children and adults.
• Value of genetic screening.
• PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies and lipoprotein apheresis.
• Role of CT coronary angiography.

Professor Mahmoud Barbir is a consultant cardiologist, specialising in treating coronary heart disease, CT coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation.

He is the lead physician in familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) in adults and children, genetic screening and lipoprotein apheresis.

Learn more about Professor Mahmoud Barbir, his clinical interests, research and teaching experience here.