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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-7-23
pubmed:abstractText
Abnormal lipid and lipoprotein cholesterol values have been defined as a low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (C) value of 160 mg/dL (4.1 mmol/L) or greater, a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) C value less than 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L), triglycerides (TG) 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) or greater, and a lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) of 30 mg/dl or greater. Such values all increase coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. The National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines continue to focus on optimizing LDL-C values (established as < 100 mg/dL or 2.6 mmol/L), especially in those with established CHD, diabetes, or a 10-year CHD risk over 20%. Dietary saturated fat (< 7% of calories) and cholesterol (< 200 mg/day) restriction, and the use of 3-hydroxy-3 methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors are the mainstays of treatment in this regard. Such treatment substantially reduces CHD risk. Severe hypertriglyceridemia (> 1000 mg/dL or 11.0 mmol/L) is associated with pancreatitis, and fat restriction, control of glucose, and fibrate therapy are indicated in such patients. Niacin is currently the most effective agent for lowering Lp(a) and raising HDL-C. Current recommendations for treatment by diet and drugs are outlined.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1096-6781
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
5
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
115-23
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Diagnosis and management of lipoprotein abnormalities.
pubmed:affiliation
Lipid and Heart Disease Prevention Clinic, Tufts-New England Medical Center, Lipid Metabolism Laboratory, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review