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Cardiovascular diseases
Cholesterol & Dyslipidemia
The right LDL goal is not the same for everyone.
What is it
Cholesterol and other lipids are essential for the normal functioning of the body. But when LDL cholesterol is at levels higher than appropriate for the particular person, it contributes to the development of atherosclerosis.
Because it matters
High LDL usually causes no symptoms.
Its effect accumulates over time, so recognizing and treating dyslipidemia is a key part of prevention.
How is the evaluation done?
We don't just assess "total cholesterol".
Depending on the case, the following are taken into account:
- LDL
- HDL
- triglycerides
- non-HDL cholesterol
- Lp(a)
- family history
- other risk factors
- existence of already known cardiovascular disease.
How it is treated and monitored
Lifestyle changes are an important part of prevention.
But when overall risk or lipid levels warrant, drug therapy may be needed.
The therapeutic goal is determined individually.