LDL Lowering Rx

AACE Algorithm


When LDL goal is achieved, if TG>200mg/dL, consider fibrate therapy


Major independent risk factors are high LDL-C, polycystic ovary syndrome, cigarette smoking, hypertension (blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg or on hypertensive medication), low HDL-C (<40 mg/dL), family history of coronary artery disease (in male, first-degree relative younger than 55 years; in female, first-degree relative younger than 65 years), chronic renal disease (CKD) stage 3/4, evidence of coronary artery calcification and age (men ≥45; women ≥55 years). Subtract 1 risk factor if the person has high HDL-C.


ACC Primary Prevention:


Risk Enhancers:FMH premature ASCVD, persistently elevated LDL>160, CKD, metabolic syndrome,preeclampsia, premature menopause, inflammatory diseases(RA, PsA, HIV), Ethnicity (South Asian), persistently elevated Tg >175, hs-CRP>2.0mg/L, Lp(a)>50mg/dL or >125mmol/L, apoB>130mg/dL, ABI<0.9


ADA DM Statin Recommendations:


DM specific Risk enhancers independent of other risk factors: Long duration(>/=10y for T2DM, or >/=20y for T1DM), Albuminuria >=30mcg alb/mg cr, eGFR<60,retinopathy, neuropathy, ABI<0.9


ACC Secondary Prevention:

Very High Risk Definition:

Very high risk includes multiple major ASCVD events or 1 major event and multiple high risk conditions

Major independent risk factors are high LDL-C, polycystic ovary syndrome, cigarette smoking, hypertension (blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg or on hypertensive medication), low HDL-C (<40 mg/dL), family history of coronary artery disease (in male, first-degree relative younger than 55 years; in female, first-degree relative younger than 65 years), chronic renal disease (CKD) stage 3/4, evidence of coronary artery calcification and age (men ≥45; women ≥55 years). Subtract 1 risk factor if the person has high HDL-C.

ACC:


AACE Risk Factors

Major independent risk factors are high LDL-C, polycystic ovary syndrome, cigarette smoking, hypertension (blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg or on hypertensive medication), low HDL-C (<40 mg/dL), family history of coronary artery disease (in male, first-degree relative younger than 55 years; in female, first-degree relative younger than 65 years), chronic renal disease (CKD) stage 3/4, evidence of coronary artery calcification and age (men ≥45; women ≥55 years). Subtract 1 risk factor if the person has high HDL-C.


DM Specific:

DM specific Risk enhancers independent of other risk factors: Long duration(>/=10y for T2DM, or >/=20y for T1DM), Albuminuria >=30mcg alb/mg cr, eGFR<60,retinopathy, neuropathy, ABI<0.9


References:

ACC Guideline
ADA Guideline
AACE Guideline
Source for 2013 Pooled Cohorts Equation
Source for 2018 Revised Pooled Cohorts Equation
Source for Framingham 10 Year Risk Estimator
Source for MESA 10 Year Risk Estimator
Source for Reynolds Risk for Males
Source for Reynolds Risk for Females
Source for UKPDS 10 Year Risk Estimator

Disclaimer

All information contained in this website and its associated web applications is provided for educational purposes only and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any illness. Use of these applications is not intended to guide patient care or to replace clinical judgement. The creator of this website is not responsible for errors or for any consequences from application of this website-- its content, calculators, and applications. The creator makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to accuracy or currency of this website, its associated web applications , or its references. Application of these tools remains the responsibility of the practitioner.