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In high-risk persons....
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LDL-C goal is <100
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LDL-C goal <70
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option for pts at very high risk
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If LDL-C >=100
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drug therapy with lifestyle changes is indicated
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If baseline LDL <100
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can institute drug therapy to achieve LDL <70
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If high-risk pt has high TGs or low HDL
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consider combining fibrate or nicotinic acid w/ LDL-lowering drug; when TGs are >=200, non-HDL is a secondary target of therapy, w/ a goal 30 higher than the identified LDL goal
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Moderately high-risk persons (2+ RFs and 10yr risk 10%-20%)
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recommended LDL goal <130; LDL goal <100 is option; when LDL is 100-129, at baseline or on lifestyle therapy, initiation of drug therapy to achieve LDL <100 is option
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