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Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Summary

• Published: 2005
• Reviewed: 2009
• Topic: Dyslipidemia
• Scope: Risk assessment, screening, treatment and monitoring
• Abstract: This summary of the 2006 national recommendations for the management of dyslipidemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disease provides an approach for risk assessment and management of patients with suspected dyslipidemia
• Target Population: Men over 40, and women >50 or postmenopausal, or patients with risk factors
• Exclusions: None specified
• Working Group Membership: Developed in partnership with Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone (former Calgary Health Region)