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This article discusses the US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines for managing LDL cholesterol. It highlights the importance of LDL cholesterol management and the role of statins, particularly in combination with ezetimibe, for effective cholesterol lowering. The authors, Gotto and Farmer, provide insights into current practices and clinical recommendations, emphasizing the need for personalized treatment strategies to optimize patient outcomes.
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Table 1 US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines for management of LDL cholesterol GottoAM and FarmerJA(2006) Drug Insight: the role of statins in combination with ezetimibe to lower LDL cholesterol Nat Clin Pract Cardiovasc Med3:664–672 doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0711