Managing dyslipidemia for CVD prevention: A review of recent clinical practice guidelines

Nurse Pract. 2019 Jan;44(1):8-16. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000550246.96902.de.

Abstract

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and the American College of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline is a comprehensive, practical tool that can be used to diagnose and manage dyslipidemia, a major risk for the development and progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Effective therapies are available to improve lipid profiles and reduce cardiovascular events.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Dyslipidemias / nursing*
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic