Table 3. Treatment guidelines for hyperlipidemia based on CAD risk factors and LDL levels

 

RISK GROUP	TARGET LDL	CONSIDER DRUG THERAPY
High Risk: CHD1 or CHD equivelent2	<100 mg/dL with <70 mg/dL optional	≥100mg/dL with<100 mg/dL optional
Moderate risk: 2 or more CHD risk factors	<130 mg/dL	≥160 mg/dL
Low Risk: 0-1 CHD risk factors	<160 mg/dL	≥190 mg/dL with 160-189 mg/dL optional

 

¹CHD = Angina, Untable Angina, NSTEMI, STEMI

²CHD equivalents = DM II, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease (TIA, stroke, or >50% stenosis), AAA

 

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