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Modifyable Risk Behavior:

Overweight & Obesity

High Blood Glucose

High Blood Pressure

Abnormal Lipid Metabolism

Inflammation & Hypercoagulation

Physical Inactivity

Smoking

Abnormal Lipid Metabolism

Inform patients of the health risks of both high LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol, as well as triglycerides. Patients should also be aware that modest weight loss and increased physical activity can have a beneficial effect on lipid management.

Clinical Intervention:

  • In adults (> 19 years) without diabetes, test at least every 5 years, including adults with low-risk values. Low-risk values are:
    • LDL <100 mgdL
    • HDL >40 mgdL for men and
    • >50 mgdL for women
    • Triglycerides <150 mgdL)

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