Practical Approach to Managing Dyslipidemia: Role of Statins
General (including evidence of efficacy) The central tenet of the lipid hypothesis emphasizes a causal relationship between dyslipidemia and atherogenesis. Individuals with life-long low LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein) levels have a low risk of developing coronary artery disease. Dietary and pharmacologic interventions that lower serum cholesterol have been shown to reduce incidence and recurrence of major…
