Cholesterol Guidelines

Question 1

For pts w/o artherosclerotic heart disease ages 20-79

Answer 1

Check risk factors q 4-6 years

lipids, BP, DM evidence

Question 2

4 Groups that benefit from statins

Answer 2

1) Pts with ASCVD
2) Pts w/ LDL => 190
3) Pts age 40-75 w/ DM and LDL 70-189
4) Pt w/o clinical ASCVD or DM w/ est 10 yr risk of ASCVD of 7.5% or higher (calculator thing)