Title
Management of Blood Cholesterol
Authoring Organizations
Endorsing Organizations
American College of Preventive Medicine
American Diabetes Association
American Geriatrics Society
National Lipid Association
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Publication Month/Year
November 10, 2018
Last Updated Month/Year
March 4, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The purpose of the present guideline is to address the practical management of patients with high blood cholesterol and related disorders.
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Long term care, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Management, Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D050171 - Dyslipidemias, D002784 - Cholesterol
Keywords
blood cholesterol, cholesterol, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia
Supplemental Methodology Resources
Methodology
Number of Source Documents
282
Literature Search Start Date
May 1, 1980
Literature Search End Date
July 31, 2017
Specialties Involved
Cardiology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine General, Preventive Medicine, Public Health And General Preventive Medicine, Preventive Medicine