Introduction
Lipid-lowering treatment is important in controlling and preventing atherosclerosis.
- Hyper- and dyslipidemias can be inherited or acquired.
- Reduced LDL and triglyceride levels are associated with a reduced risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
- Lipid-lowering treatment involves:
- Lifestyle modifications
- Treatment of secondary causes for the hyper- and dyslipidemias (DM, hypothyroidism)
- Lipid-lowering drugs
Lifestyle modifications
- Weight loss
- Dietary changes
- Exercise
Lipid-lowering drugs
- Statins
- Ezetimibe
- Anti-PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies