2018 AHA/ACC/AACVPR/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/ADA/AGS/APhA/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol

Key Points

• The aim is to provide a comprehensive guideline on managing blood cholesterol levels to reduce cardiovascular risk.
• In-depth review of current evidence regarding cholesterol management.
• Formulation of recommendations based on cardiovascular health outcomes.
• Collaboration among multiple professional organizations to ensure a broad consensus.
• New cholesterol management strategies are proposed to improve lipid levels and cardiovascular risk.
• Emphasis on personalized treatment approaches based on patient characteristics.
• Recommendations include lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy for at-risk populations.

Abstract

No abstract was published with this document — society guidelines, consensus pathways, and scientific statements are typically released without one. See the Key Points and the linked PDF for the full content.