OBJECTIVES:  Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Review the role of inflammation in atherosclerotic heart disease.
2. Review the mechanism of action of Colchicine in inflammatory conditions,
3. Review the role of Colchicine in reduction of cardiovascular disease outcomes.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Dr. Leticia Castillo-Kontak does not have a financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

PLANNER(S) DISCLOSURES: The planner (Dr. Divakaran) does not have a financial interest or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.