Management strategies of dyslipidemia in the elderly: 2005.
Year: 2005
Type: review
Abstract: During the past 3 years, the treatment of dyslipidemia has evolved significantly. The impact of recent trial data on management strategies in older patients is especially important, because the elderly segment of the US population continues to grow. Several clinical trials have been completed since the publication of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines were published in 2001. Recent trial data strongly support the use of lipid-lowering therapy in the elderly population. Although therapeutic lifestyle changes remain highly important, supplementation with lipid-lowering therapy has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in both primary and secondary prevention models. Compelling data noted from recent clinical trials have prompted the NCEP to publish an updated report that addresses the significant interim developments.
Source: PubMed
Institution: Grady Memorial Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1527937405