Statin-Related Side Effects: No Pain, No Gain...Nocebo?

Statin-Related Side Effects: No Pain, No Gain...Nocebo? is organized by Connect Educate Impact (CEI).

Initial Release Date: March 9, 2022
Planned Expiration Date: March 9, 2025

Credit: 0.1 CEU

Description:
The "nocebo effect" describes the negative outcome of a medication due to a belief that it will cause harm. This month's Journal Club will discuss the SAMSON trial which evaluated the nocebo effect and its implications for approaching statin intolerance in patients.

Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this application-based course, participants should be able to:
• Apply strategies to mitigate statin-related myalgias.
• Define the ³nocebo effect" and identify clinical examples of this phenomenon.
• Explain key findings from the SAMSON trial.
• Discuss the strengths and limitations of the reviewed trial.
• Discuss clinical implications of the trial and apply to a patient case.

0.1 CEU