New guidelines from the National Cholesterol Education Program: what is the impact on risk assessment?
The National Cholesterol Education Program has developed a set of guidelines for optimal levels of serum lipids that are recommended to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. This article compares those values to lipid levels found in insurance applicants.
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