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Which One to Endorse Among the Multitude of Lipid Guidelines?

Dyslipidemia is the major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. A multitude of lipid guidelines exist, with several controversies, and the best approach in dyslipidemia management is not clear. The tools and lipoproteins used for risk assessment, whether to use a treatment target...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Sonmez, Alper
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Touch Medical Media 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5819059/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29632564
http://dx.doi.org/10.17925/EE.2015.11.01.32
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Sumario:Dyslipidemia is the major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. A multitude of lipid guidelines exist, with several controversies, and the best approach in dyslipidemia management is not clear. The tools and lipoproteins used for risk assessment, whether to use a treatment target and implementing drugs other than statins are all controversial points. Until the time for the publication of an agreeable lipid guideline, physicians should choose their way by considering the advantages and disadvantages of the existing guidelines.