Sandbox:Hypercholesterolemia
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Smit Shrivastava, M.D. [2] and Bhaskar Purushottam, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: cholesterol guidelines, NCEP guidelines, ATP guidelines, high cholesterol, hyperlipidemia
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hypercholesterolemia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies