Dyslipidemia
- Treat LDL according to ASCVD risk
- Statin is the usual foundation
- High-risk ASCVD → high-intensity statin
- Above goal → add ezetimibe
- Still high → PCSK9 therapy/bempedoic acid
- Severe TG elevation needs pancreatitis focus
- Lifestyle + secondary causes always matter
Use at a glance
- Treat LDL according to ASCVD risk
Treatment options
- Statin is the usual foundation
Other treatment options
- Above goal → add ezetimibe
- Still high → PCSK9 therapy/bempedoic acid
- Lifestyle + secondary causes always matter
Practical pearls
- Severe TG elevation needs pancreatitis focus
Treatment sequence
- High-risk ASCVD → high-intensity statin
Self-check
- How should LDL treatment intensity be chosen in dyslipidemia?
According to ASCVD risk.
- What is commonly added if LDL remains above goal?
Ezetimibe.
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