1. Contemporary Management of Dyslipidemia.
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Ferraro, Richard A., Leucker, Thorsten, Martin, Seth S., Banach, Maciej, Jones, Steven R., and Toth, Peter P.
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HYPERLIPIDEMIA treatment , *CARDIOVASCULAR disease prevention , *DRUG therapy for hyperlipidemia , *THERAPEUTIC use of monoclonal antibodies , *THERAPEUTIC use of omega-3 fatty acids , *STATINS (Cardiovascular agents) , *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors , *TRIGLYCERIDES , *ANTILIPEMIC agents , *HOMOZYGOUS familial hypercholesterolemia , *CLOFIBRIC acid , *LDL cholesterol , *DIET , *MEDICAL protocols , *EZETIMIBE , *HEALTH behavior , *DRUGS , *DRUG monitoring , *PATIENT compliance , *MEDICAL research , *DISEASE management , *LIPIDS , *ENZYME inhibitors , *BEHAVIOR modification , *EXERCISE therapy - Abstract
The treatment of dyslipidemia continues to be a dynamic and controversial topic. Even the most appropriate therapeutic range for lipid levels—including that of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol—remain actively debated. Furthermore, with ever-increasing options and available treatment modalities, the management of dyslipidemia has progressed in both depth and complexity. An understanding of appropriate lipid-lowering therapy remains an essential topic of review for practitioners across medical specialties. The goal of this review is to provide an overview of recent research developments and recommendations for patients with dyslipidemia as a means of better informing the clinical practice of lipid management. By utilizing a guideline-directed approach, we provide a reference point on optimal lipid-lowering therapies across the spectrum of dyslipidemia. Special attention is paid to long-term adherence to lipid-lowering therapies, and the benefits derived from instituting appropriate medications in a structured manner alongside monitoring. Novel therapies and their impact on lipid lowering are discussed in detail, as well as potential avenues for research going forward. The prevention of cardiovascular disease remains paramount, and this review provides a roadmap for instituting appropriate therapies in cardiovascular disease prevention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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