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190 mg/dL. For her,
the best advice is lifestyle modification such as
dietary modification, exercise, and weight loss
if indicated since these changes will lower
triglycerides, raise HDL, and lower LDL.
Repeat screening is recommended every 5 years.
(Kasper, pp. 1430–1433)
113. (D, E) For patients with established CAD, their
future risk for further cardiovascular events is
high (10-year risk >20%). In such individuals,
the goals of LDL level are adjusted lower to
match the increased risk. For secondary prevention,
the LDL level target is