Management of dyslipidaemia - Evidence and practical recommendations

Abstract

Background: Dyslipidaemia is a common condition managed in general practice. Objective: This article reviews the evidence and gives practical advice for the management of dyslipidaemia in general practice. Discussion: It is essential to identify people at risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to instigate appropriate treatment strategies. An assessment of absolute risk is the most appropriate method of identifying those at a higher risk of CVD where CVD is not overt. People with an absolute risk of >15% of a cardiovascular event in the next 5 years should be actively treated. Drug therapy should also be considered in those estimated to be at 10-15% risk of a cardiovascular event in the ne..