Full Clinical Guidelines - Community First Health Plans.
Full Clinical Guidelines - Community First Health Plans.
Full Clinical Guidelines - Community First Health Plans.
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No CHD; 0 to 1, or 2+ Risk Factors<br />
Initiate TLC diet and exercise<br />
6 wks<br />
If LDL-C goal is not achieved, initiate LDL-C<br />
- lowering drug therapy<br />
6 wks 6 wks<br />
If LDL-C goal is not achieved, intensify therapy with higher dose<br />
or add-on therapy<br />
6 wks<br />
If LDL-C goal is not achieved, intensify therapy or refer<br />
to a lipid specialist<br />
Every 4 to 6 months<br />
Periodically monitor response and adherence to therapy<br />
CHD or CHD Risk Equivalents<br />
(Baseline LDL-C ≥ 130 mg/dL)<br />
Initiate TLC diet and exercise. Simultaneously<br />
initiate LDL-C lowering drug therapy (if LDL-C<br />
< 130 md/dL, simultaneous drug treatment<br />
may be considered)<br />
10.3 Progression of Therapy to Achieve LDL-C Goals<br />
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