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*To determine whether to initiate a statin, engage in a clinician-patient discussion of the potential for ASCVD risk reduction, adverse effects, drug–drug interactions, and patient preferences ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]]) ''<nowiki>"</nowiki> | *To determine whether to initiate a statin, engage in a clinician-patient discussion of the potential for ASCVD risk reduction, adverse effects, drug–drug interactions, and patient preferences ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: B]]) ''<nowiki>"</nowiki> | ||
*Re-emphasize heart-healthy lifestyle habits and address other risk factors ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]]) <nowiki>"</nowiki> | *Re-emphasize heart-healthy lifestyle habits and address other risk factors | ||
**5 to <7.5% 10-y ASCVD risk: Consider moderate-intensity statin ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]]) <nowiki>"</nowiki> | |||
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* | * LDL-C lowering nonstatin therapy may be considered to further reduce LDL-C ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]]) ''<nowiki>"</nowiki> | ||
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| bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''2.''Primary prevention – No diabetes 40–75 years of age and LDL-C 70–189 mg/dL | |||
*Re-emphasize heart-healthy lifestyle habits and address other risk factors | |||
**Other factors may be consideredz: LDL-C !160 mg/dL, family history of premature ASCVD, hs-CRP !2.0 mg/L, CAC score !300 Agaston units, ABI <0.9, or lifetime ASCVD risk ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]]) ''<nowiki>"</nowiki> | |||
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| bgcolor="LemonChiffon"|<nowiki>"</nowiki>'''3.''Primary prevention when LDL-C <190 mg/dL and age <40 or >75 y, or <5% 10-y ASCVD risk | |||
**Statin therapy may be considered in selected individuals ''([[ACC AHA guidelines classification scheme#Level of Evidence|Level of Evidence: C]]) ''<nowiki>"</nowiki> | |||
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Revision as of 19:20, 27 October 2016
Template:Hypercholesterolemia Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Summary of Key Recommendations for the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce ASCVD Risk in Adults
A. Heart-healthy lifestyle habits should be encouraged for all individuals
B. The appropriate intensity of statin therapy should be initiated or continued
Class I |
"1.Clinical ASCVD which includes acute coronary syndromes, history of MI, stable or unstable angina, coronary or other arterial revascularization, stroke, TIA, or peripheral arterial disease presumed to be of atherosclerotic origin (Level of Evidence: A) "
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"2.Primary prevention – Primary LDL-C ‡190 mg/dL (Level of Evidence: B) "
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"3.Primary preventiondDiabetes 40–75 years of age and LDL-C 70–189 mg/dL (Level of Evidence: A) "
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"4. Primary prevention – No diabetes 40–75 years of age and LDL-C 70–189 mg/dL
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Class IIa |
"'1.Primary prevention – Primary LDL-C ‡190 mg/dL
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"2. Primary preventiondDiabetes 40–75 years of age and LDL-C 70–189 mg/dL
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"3. Primary prevention – No diabetes 40–75 years of age and LDL-C 70–189 mg/dL
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Class IIb |
"'1.Primary prevention – Primary LDL-C ‡190 mg/dL
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"'2.Primary prevention – No diabetes 40–75 years of age and LDL-C 70–189 mg/dL
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"'3.Primary prevention when LDL-C <190 mg/dL and age <40 or >75 y, or <5% 10-y ASCVD risk
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C. Regularly monitor adherence to lifestyle and drug therapy with lipid and safety assessments
Class I |
"1.Assess adherence, response to therapy, and adverse effects within 4–12 wk following statin initiation or change in therapy
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Class IIa |
"'1.Assess adherence, response to therapy, and adverse effects within 4–12 wk following statin initiation or change in therapy
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Class IIb |
"'1.Less than anticipated therapeutic response: (Level of Evidence: C) "
high-risk individuals |
D. In individuals intolerant of the recommended intensity of statin therapy, use the maximally tolerated intensity of statin
Class I |
"1. If there are muscle or other symptoms, establish that they are related to the statin (Level of Evidence: A) " |
Class IIa |
"1.For specific recommendations on managing muscle symptoms please click here (Level of Evidence: B)" |
Class III (Harm) |
"1. RECOMMENDATION 1 HERE (Level of Evidence: C)" |
"2. RECOMMENDATION 2 HERE (Level of Evidence: C)" |
Class III (No Benefit) |
"1. RECOMMENDATION 1 HERE (Level of Evidence: C)" |
"2. RECOMMENDATION 2 HERE (Level of Evidence: C)" |
Class IIa |
"1. RECOMMENDATION 1 HERE (Level of Evidence: C)" |
"2. RECOMMENDATION 2 HERE (Level of Evidence: C)" |
Class IIb |
"1. RECOMMENDATION 1 HERE (Level of Evidence: C)" |
"2. RECOMMENDATION 2 HERE (Level of Evidence: C)" |