Elevated cholesterol levels. How to individualize treatment.
Each of the three case studies represents a common presentation of a patient with elevated lipid levels. By categorizing patients using the guidelines of the National Cholesterol Education Program and considering the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, clinicians can more reliably assess response to treatment. An elevated total cholesterol level is only one of several important risk factors for coronary artery disease that must be confronted.
Department of Family Practice, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis.
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D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003084:Colestipol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D014920:Wine / Q000009:adverse effects
D002791:Cholesterol, Dietary; D003084:Colestipol