Full Clinical Guidelines - Community First Health Plans.

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