A perspective on cholesterol management

The overarching goal is to derive maximum benefit from clinical care while maintaining alignment with each patient’s preferences and goals. The strongest treatment recommendations should be where the risk is highest, the evidence is robust, and the cost is affordable. The use of statins for higher-risk patients and the judicious use of other evidence-based options, partnership in decision making with patients, and wise reliance on healthful lifestyles provide the best hope of success in preventing the morbidity and mortality caused by cardiovascular disease.

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