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Cardiology services
Cholesterol & dyslipidemia
LDL, HDL, triglyceride and, where appropriate, Lp(a) values are assessed along with overall cardiovascular risk.
At a glance
PurposeTo assess overall cardiovascular risk and determine an appropriate target for LDL cholesterol.
DurationDepending on the history and available laboratory data.
PreparationBring your most recent lipid tests and list of medications you are taking.
Returning to daily activitiesImmediately.
When results are availableThe assessment and treatment goal are discussed during the visit, as long as the necessary data are available.
The appropriate LDL goal is not the same for everyone. It is determined by overall cardiovascular risk and individual history.
The service
The right LDL goal is not the same for everyone.
LDL, HDL, triglyceride and, where appropriate, Lp(a) values are assessed along with overall cardiovascular risk.
When can it be of value?
- High LDL
- Family history
- Increased cardiovascular risk
- Known cardiovascular disease
What does the assessment include?
- Assessment of lipid profile
- Family history
- Overall risk assessment
- Personalized LDL target
Helpful answers
What you need to know.
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When is it needed?
In elevated LDL, severe family history or when the appropriate personal treatment goal needs to be determined.
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What information does it give us?
It fits lipid values into the individual profile and determines the target corresponding to the specific risk.