Millions more Americans could soon qualify for statins under new cholesterol guidelines

Millions more Americans could soon qualify for statins under new cholesterol guidelines

New ACC/AHA guidelines recommend statins for younger adults (as early as age 30) with LDL ?160 mg/dL, strong family history of heart disease, or high 30-year ASCVD risk. Lower LDL targets now set at <100 mg/dL (general), <70 mg/dL (high-risk), and <55 mg/dL (…

  • New ACC/AHA guidelines recommend statins for younger adults (as early as age 30) with LDL ?160 mg/dL, strong family history of heart disease, or high 30-year ASCVD risk. Lower LDL targets now… [+5530 chars]

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