Managing abnormal blood lipids: a collaborative approach.
Current data and guidelines recommend treating abnormal blood lipids (ABL) to goal. This is a complex process and requires involvement from various healthcare professionals with a wide range of expertise. The model of a multidisciplinary case management approach for patients with ABL is well documented and described. This collaborative approach encompasses primary and secondary prevention across the lifespan, incorporates nutritional and exercise management as a significant component, defines the importance and indications for pharmacological therapy, and emphasizes the importance of adherence. Use of this collaborative approach for the treatment of ABL ultimately will improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality.
Fletcher
Barbara
B
Berra
Kathy
K
Ades
Phil
P
Braun
Lynne T
LT
Burke
Lora E
LE
Durstine
J Larry
JL
Fair
Joan M
JM
Fletcher
Gerald F
GF
Goff
David
D
Hayman
Laura L
LL
Hiatt
William R
WR
Miller
Nancy Houston
NH
Krauss
Ronald
R
Kris-Etherton
Penny
P
Stone
Neil
N
Wilterdink
Janet
J
Winston
Mary
M
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D011322:Primary Prevention
D008055:Lipids