Target LDL-C Levels for Patients

Half of heart attacks occur in people whose lifestyles on the surface do not pose any predisposing risks. Bad cholesterol should be addressed even in people in their thirties, says the professor.

Target LDL-C Levels for Patients

Panelists discuss how cardiology practice has evolved toward more aggressive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering strategies across specialties, with current guidelines generally recommending targets below 70 mg/dL for high-risk patients and even lower thresholds (below 55 mg/dL) for very high-risk individuals, though these targets require personalization based on age, comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, and other ca…

People who are exposed to elevated LDL cholesterol values for a long period of time have a higher risk of developing myocardial infarction and stroke. Statistics is