2022 Taiwan lipid guidelines for primary prevention

the expert committee for the Taiwan Lipid Guidelines for Primary Prevention, Chih Hsing Wu, Shih Chieh Chien, Wen Harn Pan

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Abstract

Elevated circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major risk factor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Early control of LDL-C to prevent ASCVD later in life is important. The Taiwan Society of Lipids and Atherosclerosis in association with the other seven societies developed this new lipid guideline focusing on subjects without clinically significant ASCVD. In this guideline for primary prevention, the recommended LDL-C target is based on risk stratification. A healthy lifestyle with recommendations for foods, dietary supplements and alcohol drinking are described. The pharmacological therapies for LDL-C reduction are recommended. The aim of this guideline is to decrease the risk of ASCVD through adequate control of dyslipidemia in Taiwan.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2393-2407
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume121
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2022

Keywords

  • Atherosclerosis
  • Cholesterol
  • Taiwan

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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