Primary prevention is the most effective means of reducing the global burden of cardiovascular disease. NCEP recommends population-based and clinical-based approaches for primary prevention. Physicians should establish short-term and long-term goals for their patients based on risk factors and 10-year CHD risk. Therapeutic lifestyle changes and LDL lowering are both advocated.
High cholesterol primary prevention
High cholesterol secondary prevention
Blood cholesterol LDL and non-HDL treatment goals
Hyperlipidemia primary prevention
Diabetes mellitus type 2 secondary prevention
Metabolic syndrome primary prevention
Diabetes primary prevention of cardiovascular events
Metabolic syndrome secondary prevention