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Practice Guideline
. 2022 Dec;121(12):2393-2407.
doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2022.05.010. Epub 2022 Jun 14.

2022 Taiwan lipid guidelines for primary prevention

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2022 Taiwan lipid guidelines for primary prevention

Po-Hsun Huang et al. J Formos Med Assoc. 2022 Dec.
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Abstract

Elevated circulating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a major risk factor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Early control of LDL-C to prevent ASCVD later in life is important. The Taiwan Society of Lipids and Atherosclerosis in association with the other seven societies developed this new lipid guideline focusing on subjects without clinically significant ASCVD. In this guideline for primary prevention, the recommended LDL-C target is based on risk stratification. A healthy lifestyle with recommendations for foods, dietary supplements and alcohol drinking are described. The pharmacological therapies for LDL-C reduction are recommended. The aim of this guideline is to decrease the risk of ASCVD through adequate control of dyslipidemia in Taiwan.

Keywords: Atherosclerosis; Cholesterol; Taiwan.

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