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LDL-C
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<130 (optional goal <100
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Initiate TLC
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>=130
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Any patient that has lifestyle-related risk factors....is a candidate for TLC to modify these RFs regardless of LDL-C level
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obesity, physical inactivity, elevated TGs, low HDL, metabolic syndrome, etc
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Consider Drug Therapy
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>=130
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LDL-C 100-129 at baseline or on lifestyle therapy
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initiation of an LDL-lowering drug to achieve an LDL-C <100 is a therapeutic option
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