Adherence to dyslipidemia treatment guidelines in diabetic patients.
Using a previously described computer algorithm to prospectively identify diabetics, we observed the adherence to published guidelines for treatment of dyslipidemia in diabetics. Despite national guidelines, dyslipidemia remains widely under-treated. Further interventions are needed to improve lipid-lowering treatment in appropriate candidates.
Reichley
Richard
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BJC HealthCare, Center for Healthcare Quality & Effectiveness, St. Louis, MO, USA.
McKinnon
Peggy S
PS
Seaton
Terry
T
Noirot
Laura
L
Dunagan
Wm C
WC
Bailey
Thomas C
TC
D000465:Algorithms; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents