Case studies in lipid management.
Seven cases are described that highlight practical aspects of lipid management in Australian general practice. The major issues are strategies for obtaining reliable lipid values, interpreting the lipids in the context of overall cardiovascular risk, and appropriate use of pharmacotherapy in high risk patients.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001315:Australia; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood*; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors
D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D002784:Cholesterol