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True. Also interesting: Current physician guidelines don't recommend treating to a specific number, like <200. When I trained (<5 years ago) we were taught to
by joshgel 7y ago
True.
Also interesting:
Current physician guidelines don't recommend treating to a specific number, like <200. When I trained (<5 years ago) we were taught to check cholesterol levels and if LDL > n then start a statin and increase the dose until LDL < n.
Now, its (almost) entirely risk assessment based: https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2019/03/07/16/00/2019-acc-aha-guideline-on-primary-prevention-gl-prevention https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ten-points-to-remem...