Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol
Dyslipidemia Raising Risk for CVD Among Young American Indians
Dyslipidemia was prevalent among 55.2 percent of those aged 15 to 19 years, 78.0 percent of those aged 30 to 39 years
Telehealth Effective for Nutrition Therapy in Patients With Hyperlipidemia
No differences seen in mean change in lipid markers between virtual, in-person visits
Sedentary Time in Childhood Tied to High Cholesterol in Adulthood
Increasing light physical activity can have large cholesterol-lowering effect
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Before Age 55 Years Impact Risk for Heart Disease
Findings based on genetic risk and regardless of later-life levels
Lipid-Lowering Drugs Save Lives, but Use Decreasing
In 2019 to 2020, 56 percent of patients with high cholesterol were on statins for primary prevention and 85 percent for secondary prevention
Last 20 Years Saw Reduction in Prevalence of Elevated LDL Cholesterol
Despite reductions in prevalence, 26.8 percent with an LDL-C level of 190 mg/dL or greater were unaware in 2017 to 2020
Higher, Lower HDL Cholesterol Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
Increased risk for Alzheimer disease and related dementia seen in association with higher and lower versus middle quintile of HDL-C
Many Heart Attack, Stroke Survivors Do Not Know Their Cholesterol Levels
American Heart Association says knowing levels is key to preventing recurrent heart attack, stroke
Drop in LDL Cholesterol Greater With Low-, Moderate-Intensity Statins for Seniors
Initiators of statins aged 75 years or older had higher mean percentage reduction than those younger than 50 years
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Lipid Disorders in Patients Aged 20 and Younger
No direct evidence seen on the benefits or harms of pediatric and young adult lipid screening