title: Managing abnormal blood lipids: a collaborative approach.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Fletcher
authors.forename: Kathy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Berra
authors.forename: Phil
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ades
authors.forename: Lynne T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Braun
authors.forename: Lora E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: J Larry
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Durstine
authors.forename: Joan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fair
authors.forename: Gerald F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Fletcher
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goff
authors.forename: Laura L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Hayman
authors.forename: William R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Hiatt
authors.forename: Nancy Houston
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Ronald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Krauss
authors.forename: Penny
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kris-Etherton
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Stone
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wilterdink
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Winston
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D011322:Primary Prevention
chemical_list: D008055:Lipids