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Managing Hypercholesterolemia in Adults Older Than 75 Years Without a History of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: An Expert Clinical Consensus from the National Lipid Association and the American Geriatrics Society

Statins reduce ASCVD events in adults older than75 years without prior ASCVD.

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Role of apolipoprotein B in the Clinical Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Adults: An Expert Clinical Consensus from the National Lipid Association

ApoB represents the total concentration of atherogenic lipoprotein particles in the circulation and more accurately reflects the atherogenic burden of lipoproteins when compared to low-density…

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Obesity, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease: A joint expert review from the Obesity Medicine Association and the National Lipid Association

This joint expert review provides clinicians an overview of the pathophysiologic and clinical considerations regarding obesity, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.

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The importance of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol measurement and control as performance measures: A joint Clinical Perspective from the National Lipid Association and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology

Despite the established role of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and the persistence of CVD as the…

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Assessment and management of statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS): A clinical perspective from the National Lipid Association

Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) are the most common form of statin intolerance and are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events that manifest from statin…

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The Significance of NLA Scientific Statements and Clinical Perspectives

Since its inception, the National Lipid Association has produced significant contributions to the scientific literature, creating practical guidance for Clinical Lipid Specialists, as well as…

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NLA scientific statement on statin intolerance: a new definition and key considerations for ASCVD risk reduction in the statin intolerant patient

Statin intolerance is defined as one or more adverse effects associated with statin therapy which resolves or improves with dose reduction or discontinuation and can…

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Lipid measurements in the management of cardiovascular diseases: Practical recommendations a scientific statement from the national lipid association writing group

This scientific statement reviews the pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical, and clinical aspects of lipoprotein measurements.

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