Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Leading medical groups have released new guidelines for managing cholesterol.High cholesterol remains a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.The updated guidance ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

A new cardiovascular calculator targeting individuals aged 30-79 years can help prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular ...

For primary prevention patients at high risk, such as those with a 10-year risk > 10%, the LDL target is less than 70 mg/dL (class 2a recommendation). For this group, treatment begins with a ...

Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets and earlier treatment recommendations.

PREVENT risk estimation starts at age 30 and incorporates lifetime risk, enabling earlier identification of patients who warrant intensified lipid management and preventive therapies. LDL-C treatment ...

New guidelines recommend considering cholesterol-lowering statins in the 30s, screening all adults for hidden risk factors ...

Cardiology groups say adults as young as 30 should assess cholesterol risk and consider treatment to prevent heart attacks ...

As part of our FUELED Lenten Wellness series, we’re talking through common health questions with practical, real-life guidance. This week, we’re focusing on cholesterol — and why understanding risk ...

Heart health experts released new guidance to help identify early risk factors for heart disease that go beyond tracking ...

American College of Cardiology (ACC), and nine other leading medical organizations have released updated guidelines for cholesterol and lipids, focusing on earlier screening and treatment.

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...