Cholesterol control gets personalized—how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
The update adds earlier screening, newer blood tests and calcium scans to better match treatment with each patient’s cardiovascular risk.
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Cholesterol control gets personalized – how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
New cholesterol guidelines emphasize the need to treat high cholesterol and fatty acids earlier in life and more aggressively in order to reduce the risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease later in life.
Cholesterol control gets personalized—how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
At least a quarter of Americans have high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their blood, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD, a group of diseases that result from plaque buildup in blood vessels and prevent blood from flowing smoothly to vital organs. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
Diet is an important lifestyle factor influencing your risk of cardiovascular disease. Huizeng Hu/Moment via Getty ImagesAt least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD: a group of diseases that result from the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels, pre…
At least one in four Americans has high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their blood, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), a group of conditions caused by the buildup of plaque in blood vessels, blocking the smooth flow of blood to vital organs. This condition can lead to heart attack and stroke. In March 2026, the American Heart Association (…
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