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[Optimal cholesterol levels in patients in real-life. A systematic review]

C Escobar1, V Barrios2, L Pérez de Isla3

  • 1Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España.

Semergen
|November 21, 2017
PubMed

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Lowering LDL cholesterol is crucial for preventing atherosclerosis. Current guidelines offer safe targets, but greater reductions may provide additional cardiovascular benefits without increased side effects.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Metabolic Disorders

Background:

  • Dyslipidemia is a primary risk factor for atherosclerosis.
  • Lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes.
  • Current clinical practice guidelines provide LDL cholesterol targets that are considered beneficial and safe.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence supporting LDL cholesterol targets in managing dyslipidemia.
  • To discuss the potential benefits of achieving LDL cholesterol levels below guideline recommendations.
  • To highlight the challenges in current dyslipidemia management and available therapeutic options.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis.
  • Analysis of clinical practice guidelines for lipid management.
  • Evaluation of therapeutic strategies for LDL cholesterol reduction.

Main Results:

  • Current LDL cholesterol targets are safe and effective.
  • Higher reductions in LDL cholesterol may offer additional cardiovascular benefits.
  • Despite available treatments like statins, dyslipidemia control remains suboptimal in many patients.

Conclusions:

  • Achieving guideline-recommended LDL cholesterol targets is important for cardiovascular health.
  • Further reductions in LDL cholesterol may be beneficial for select patient populations.
  • Optimizing therapeutic strategies is essential to improve dyslipidemia control and reduce atherosclerotic risk.

Keywords:
CholesterolColesterolEstatinaEzetimibaEzetimibeInhibidores PCSK9PCSK9 inhibitorsStatin

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