Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in AdultsDIANE Publishing, 1997 - 170 pages Presents the National Cholesterol Education Program's updated recommendations for cholesterol management with examination of available evidence on coronary heart disease (CHD) and high blood cholesterol. Topics of discussion include: patients with established CHD and others at high risk; cholesterol lowering in women, the elderly, and young adults; physical activity and weight loss as components of dietary therapy; drug therapy; cholesterol lowering and total mortality; and cost-effectiveness of cholesterol lowering. Includes tables and dietary recommendations with sample menus. |
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... CHD Risk Status as a Guide to Intensity of Therapy The intensity of treatment of the individual patient depends on ... reduce morbidity and mortality from CHD in patients with established CHD . In addition , pooling of data from ...
... CHD Risk Status as a Guide to Intensity of Therapy The intensity of treatment of the individual patient depends on ... reduce morbidity and mortality from CHD in patients with established CHD . In addition , pooling of data from ...
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... CHD risk factors or ( b ) >130 mg / dL in patients with two ( or more ) CHD risk factors . The target goals of therapy are to lower LDL - cholesterol to levels below the cutpoints for initiating therapy : ( a ) to below 160 mg / dL if ...
... CHD risk factors or ( b ) >130 mg / dL in patients with two ( or more ) CHD risk factors . The target goals of therapy are to lower LDL - cholesterol to levels below the cutpoints for initiating therapy : ( a ) to below 160 mg / dL if ...
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... reduction of cholesterol levels but have other benefits , i.e. , reducing triglycerides , raising HDL- cholesterol , reducing blood pressure , and decreasing the risk for diabetes mellitus . Thus they reduce risk for CHD in several ways ...
... reduction of cholesterol levels but have other benefits , i.e. , reducing triglycerides , raising HDL- cholesterol , reducing blood pressure , and decreasing the risk for diabetes mellitus . Thus they reduce risk for CHD in several ways ...
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... lower cholesterol levels and lower CHD risk by means of nonpharmacologic approaches ( diet , physical activity , and reduction of other CHD risk factors ) . If drug therapy is considered advisable in patients in these categories ...
... lower cholesterol levels and lower CHD risk by means of nonpharmacologic approaches ( diet , physical activity , and reduction of other CHD risk factors ) . If drug therapy is considered advisable in patients in these categories ...
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... cholesterol lowering reduces CHD risk in diabetic patients , a definitive recommendation to reduce LDL - cholesterol levels to 100 mg / dL or below cannot be made at this time . Although nicotinic acid produces a favorable modification ...
... cholesterol lowering reduces CHD risk in diabetic patients , a definitive recommendation to reduce LDL - cholesterol levels to 100 mg / dL or below cannot be made at this time . Although nicotinic acid produces a favorable modification ...
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