Common questions in managing hyperlipidemia.
Hyperlipidemia is a serious disease that affects the health and well-being of many, and further complicates other chronic illnesses. When treating a patient who has a lipid disorder, it is wise to take a global approach to the problem by assessing the patient's history and risk factors, collaborating on developing a healthy lifestyle plan to which the patient can commit, and initiating appropriate therapy when indicated.
Rosen
Irene M
IM
Department of Family Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040 Fitzsimmons Drive, Tacoma, WA 98431, USA. irene.rosen@amedd.army.mil
Sams
Richard W
RW
D000368:Aged; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment
D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents