Dyslipidemia

Ann Intern Med. 2017 Dec 5;167(11):ITC81-ITC96. doi: 10.7326/AITC201712050.

Abstract

Dyslipidemia is an important risk factor for coronary artery disease and stroke. Long-term, prospective epidemiologic studies have consistently shown that persons with healthier lifestyles and fewer risk factors for coronary heart disease, and particularly those with favorable lipid profiles, have reduced incidence of coronary heart disease. Prevention and sensible management of dyslipidemia can markedly alter cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cholesterol, HDL / blood
  • Cholesterol, LDL / blood
  • Coronary Disease / prevention & control
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Dyslipidemias* / complications
  • Dyslipidemias* / diagnosis
  • Dyslipidemias* / drug therapy
  • Dyslipidemias* / prevention & control
  • Healthy Lifestyle
  • Humans
  • Hypolipidemic Agents / adverse effects
  • Hypolipidemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Mass Screening
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Quality of Health Care
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke / prevention & control

Substances

  • Cholesterol, HDL
  • Cholesterol, LDL
  • Hypolipidemic Agents