High Cholesterol Treatment
Updated guidance on lowering high cholesterol: assess cardiovascular risk, start with lifestyle changes, use statins as first-line therapy, and add newer nonstatin drugs when needed.
Updated guidance on lowering high cholesterol: assess cardiovascular risk, start with lifestyle changes, use statins as first-line therapy, and add newer nonstatin drugs when needed.
Cholesterol-lowering medicines - from statins to newer injectables - reduce heart attack and stroke risk. Choice depends on individual risk, tolerance, and goals; adherence and lifestyle remain essential.