International Guidelines

Integrated Guidance for Enhancing the Care of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Australia

The FH Australasia Network Consensus Working Group published its consensus statement titled "Integrated Guidance for Enhancing the Care of Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Australia." The NLA endorsed this consensus statement in August 2020.

Download Statement

IAS Releases Global Recommendations for the Management of Dyslipidemia

 
The International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS) has released its position paper "Global Recommendations for the Management of Dyslipidemia." The NLA Guidelines Task Force, led by Terry Jacobson, MD, provided extensive review and advice regarding the release of these guidelines.

 

Executive Summary

Full Report

IAS Panel for Global Recommendations for the Management of Dyslipidemia

 

Lipoprotein(a) as a Cardiovascular Risk Factor: Current Status

Read the statement from the European Society of Cardiology here

 

European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Consensus Postion Paper on the Polygenic Nature of Hypertriglyceridaemia: Implications for Definition, Diagnosis, and Management

Published in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, free to download from January 31 – February 28, 2014 at http://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(13)70191-8/fulltext