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The Lipid Panel – It’s Not Just Lipids
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
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…
Aspirin Use and Lipoprotein(a) Genotypes in Primary Prevention
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Although approximately 20% of the population has elevated Lp(a) levels (≥ 50 mg/dL…
Lipid Treatment for Uninsured Populations with Severe Hypercholesterolemia
The characterization and treatment of severe hypercholesterolemia among patients within large health systems have been studied extensively.1-6 However, little is known about the burden of…
Pharmacotherapy in Obesity: Not Just for Three Months
Overweight and obesity rates continue to climb worldwide, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality, despite several effective pharmacotherapy treatments that are grossly underutilized. Obesity is…
When Is It Reasonable to Consider Withholding Lipid Lowering Therapy?
Lipid lowering therapy is a cornerstone of cardiovascular risk reduction. However, withholding or stopping lipid lowering therapy may be worth consideration in some individuals. These…
Improving Lipid Management for the Acute Coronary Syndrome Patient
Introduction It’s been over 20 years since the Myocardial Ischemia Reduction with Aggressive Cholesterol Lowering (MIRACL) trial1 ushered in the initiation of aggressive LDL-C lowering…
How We Do It: Lipid Specialists Pushing Boundaries to Improve Patient Care Across a Variety of Practice Settings
The NLA now includes > 2,000 members with representation from physicians, NP/PAs, clinical pharmacists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals. In this Clinical Feature, we highlight…