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Treating hyperlipidemia, Part I: Whether and when in the elderly.

D A Smith, W Karmally, W V Brown

    Geriatrics
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Elderly individuals with high LDL cholesterol or low HDL cholesterol face increased coronary heart disease risk. Screening for total cholesterol and subsequent lipid profiles are recommended for effective cardiovascular disease management in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Geriatrics
    • Preventive Medicine

    Background:

    • Elderly individuals are at higher risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
    • Risk factors include elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and lowered high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
    • The impact of cholesterol reduction on CHD risk appears consistent across age groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To recommend cholesterol screening protocols for the elderly population.
    • To provide guidance on assessing and managing dyslipidemia in older adults.
    • To present comparative lipid values for therapeutic strategy planning.

    Main Methods:

    • Screening for total cholesterol in elderly individuals.
    • Performing fasting lipid profiles for those with elevated screening cholesterol levels (over 200 mg/dl or 230 mg/dl by certain methods).
    • Analysis of comparative LDL and HDL cholesterol values and lipid ratios.

    Main Results:

    • Risk difference data suggest that lowering cholesterol reduces coronary artery disease risk similarly in elderly and younger individuals.
    • Reference values for LDL and HDL cholesterol, and LDL/HDL ratios are provided.
    • Data supports the assessment of lipid profiles for therapeutic intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Screening for total cholesterol is recommended for all elderly persons.
    • Fasting lipid profiles should follow for those with elevated total cholesterol.
    • Management strategies should consider individual lipid profiles and ratios for effective CHD risk reduction in the elderly.

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