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[Low rate of achieving LDL-cholesterol objective in a low income population]

Luciano J Vacanti1, Silvio C de Moraes Santos, Alessandro M Fujita

  • 1Instituto do Coração do Distrito Federal (InCor-DF), Distritio Federal, DF. lvacanti@cardiol.br

Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|October 4, 2005
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Low-income patients often fail to meet LDL-cholesterol goals set by Brazilian Dyslipidemia Guidelines. Very old, high-risk individuals showed significantly lower goal achievement, highlighting disparities in cardiovascular care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Lipidology

Context:

  • Assesses adherence to the 3rd Brazilian Dyslipidemia Guidelines in a low-income population.
  • Investigates hypolipidemic therapy challenges due to irregular state supply.
  • Focuses on coronary artery disease risk stratification.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the percentage of patients meeting dyslipidemia objectives.
  • To compare goal achievement between younger (<75) and older (≥75) high-risk patients.
  • To analyze the impact of socioeconomic factors on lipid management.

Summary:

  • 190 patients (low/middle risk: 51, high risk: 139) were analyzed; 69% had low family income (1-2 minimum salaries).
  • Among high-risk patients, only 30% achieved LDL-cholesterol targets.
  • Goal attainment was significantly lower in patients ≥75 years (16%) compared to those <75 years (30%, p=0.04).

Impact:

  • Highlights low achievement of dyslipidemia targets in a vulnerable population.
  • Identifies very old, high-risk patients as a group with significantly poorer outcomes.
  • Underscores the need for improved access to statins and tailored interventions for low-income populations.
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