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  • 1Centre for Health and Social Change, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.

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|August 3, 2017
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Summary
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Effective strategies for managing high cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) exist but face implementation barriers in low-resource settings. Addressing these requires national-level health system interventions and context-specific solutions for cardiovascular disease prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Public Health Policy
  • Health Systems Research

Background:

  • The World Heart Federation is developing Roadmaps to guide national policies for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and management.
  • This Roadmap specifically addresses elevated blood cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key interventions for detecting, treating, and managing elevated cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
  • To pinpoint implementation gaps, health system roadblocks, and potential strategies for overcoming these challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Main Methods:

  • A review of published guidelines and research papers.
  • Consultation with experts in clinical cholesterol management and health systems research in LMIC.

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Main Results:

  • Gaps persist in the global detection, treatment, and management of high cholesterol, despite evidence supporting statin therapy.
  • Roadblocks include limited access to diagnostics, low awareness of FH, unaffordability of statins, and poor medication adherence.
  • Potential solutions include point-of-care testing, subsidized medications, and adherence support via text reminders.

Conclusions:

  • Effective strategies for managing elevated cholesterol and FH exist but face implementation barriers in low-resource settings.
  • National-level prioritization and context-specific assessment of solutions are crucial for health system interventions.
  • Proposed solutions may be applicable to other CVDs, offering opportunities for integrated care in LMIC.