Hyperlipidemia as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2012.11.003

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Hyperlipidemia as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Primary care - 1 Mar 2013

Nelson Robert H

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Elevated levels of blood lipids are well-documented risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Current classification schemes and treatment levels for hyperlipidemia are based on the National Cholesterol Education Panel's Adult Treatment Program-3 (ATP-III) guidelines. Extensive research over the past decade has raised the question whether or not ATP-III guidelines are sufficiently aggressive. New guidelines from...

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Cardiovascular Diseases
Complementary Therapies
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Hyperlipidemias
Hypolipidemic Agents
Lipids
Mass Screening
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors

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PMID: 23402469
DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2012.11.003
PMCID: PMC3572442

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