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    Hyperlipidemia

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on hyperlipidemia and related issues, including dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, kidney disease, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, statins, and triglyceride levels. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Treatment

    Editorials and Letters

    Prevention

    Screening and Diagnosis

    Treatment
    Jun 15, 2024 — Bempedoic Acid for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Apr 15, 2021 — Dyslipidemia Management for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Guidelines from the VA/DoD [Practice Guidelines]   Alg
    Mar 15, 2021 — Bempedoic Acid (Nexletol) for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia and Familial Hypercholesterolemia [STEPS]
    Jan 15, 2021 — Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa) for Hyperlipidemia/Hypercholesterolemia to Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke [STEPS]
    Sep 15, 2020 — Management of Hypertriglyceridemia: Common Questions and Answers   Alg
    Dec 15, 2019 — Overuse of Statins in Older Adults [Lown Right Care]
    May 01, 2019 — Cholesterol Management: ACC/AHA Updates Guideline [Practice Guidelines]
    Apr 01, 2018 — Use of Niacin for Primary or Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular or Cerebrovascular Events [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jan 15, 2017 — Hyperlipidemia: Drugs for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Adults   Alg
    Nov 15, 2016 — Evolocumab (Repatha) for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia [STEPS]
    Feb 15, 2014 — Fish Oil for Treatment of Dyslipidemia [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Jul 15, 2013 — Endocrine Society Releases Guidelines on Diagnosis and Management of Hypertriglyceridemia [Practice Guidelines]
    May 15, 2011 — Primary Prevention of CVD: Treating Dyslipidemia [Clinical Evidence Handbook]
    Jan 01, 2010 — Statins for Non-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 01, 2008 — AHA Publishes Statement on Drug Therapy for Lipid Abnormalities in Children and Adolescents [Practice Guidelines]   Alg
    Oct 01, 2007 — Best Alternatives to Statins for Treating Hyperlipidemia [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Editorials and Letters
    Sep 15, 2024 — Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment [Editorials]   FREE
    Apr 15, 2021 — Key Recommendations on Managing Dyslipidemia for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction: Stopping Where the Evidence Does [Editorials]
    Jan 15, 2017 — The Cholesterol Dilemma: Treating the Risk or Treating to LDL-C Goal? [Editorials]
    Nov 01, 2010 — The Role of Nonstatin Therapy in Managing Hyperlipidemia [Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine]
    Nov 01, 2010 — For Hyperlipidemia, Go Where the Evidence Takes You: Give a Statin and Nothing Else [Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine]
    Sep 01, 2010 — Hyperlipidemia Treatment in Children: The Younger, the Better [Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine]
    Sep 01, 2010 — Screening for Hyperlipidemia in Children: Primum Non Nocere [Editorials: Controversies in Family Medicine]
    Mar 15, 2006 — Statins in Primary Prevention: Uncertainty in Women, Elderly [Letters to the Editor]
    Prevention
    Feb 15, 2023 — Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    Feb 15, 2023 — Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults: Clinical Summary of the USPSTF Recommendation [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Nov 01, 2017 — Statins in Persons at Low Risk of Cardiovascular Disease [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Oct 01, 2011 — Statins for Primary Cardiovascular Prevention [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Screening and Diagnosis
    Sep 15, 2024 — Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]   FREE
    Sep 15, 2024 — Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents [Putting Prevention Into Practice]   CME
    Oct 15, 2012 — NHLBI Expert Panel Releases Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children [Practice Guidelines]
    Dec 01, 2009 — Screening for Lipid Disorders in Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Feb 01, 2007 — Which Lipoprotein Measurements Are Clinically Useful? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]

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