National Lipid Association

NLA Recommendations

for Patient-Centered Treatment of Dyslipidemia

In the recommendations, an Expert Panel re-affirms the importance of cholesterol goals for the prevention of heart attack & stroke

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The NLA is a multidisciplinary medical society focused on enhancing the practice of lipid management in clinical medicine.

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The NLA was created out of the success established by the Southeast Lipid Association (SELA).

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The NLA offers an array of educational activities tailored to healthcare professionals at all stages of their careers.

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The National Lipid Association (NLA) is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary medical society focused on enhancing the practice of lipid management in clinical medicine. The NLA represents more than 3,000 members globally and provides continuing medical education for physicians and other healthcare professionals to advance professional development and attain certification in clinical lipidology. The NLA's public health mission is to help reduce deaths related to high cholesterol, and the Association defines "clinical lipidology" as "a multidisciplinary branch of medicine focusing on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and their associated disorders."

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Dr. Rebecca S. Reeves of National Lipid Association answered
10 Hours Ago

How can fiber in vegetables help protect against heart disease?

Include foods containing 25-30 gm of fiber/day with special emphasis on soluble fiber sources. Risk factors associated with CHD (blood pressure, lipoprotein subclasses, insulin resistance) and CVD (fatal and non-fatal MI, stroke) are decreased as dietary fiber increases. Diets high in total an
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Dr. Rebecca S. Reeves of National Lipid Association answered
1 Day Ago

Why is saturated fat bad for heart health?

Can reducing saturated fat in the diet lower a person's risk of heart disease? A review article including 21 studies found no significant association between saturated fat intake and the risk of heart disease. In considering the results of this article, it must be remembered that all the studies...
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Dr. Spencer D. Kroll, MD of National Lipid Association answered
1 Day Ago

How is familial hypercholesterolemia treated?

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) patients generally require multiple forms of treatment. This is because i) their LDL levels are very high (much higher than other cholesterol abnormalities) and ii) because they are generally resistant to statin medications. For severe LDL elevations on
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Dr. Spencer D. Kroll, MD of National Lipid Association answered
2 Days Ago

How does polycystic ovary syndrome affect the body?

Another manifestation and possibly a contributory cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome is an underlying insulin-resistant state. Patients with PCOS have a high prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (high triglycerides, low HDL, obesity) and as a result are at increased risk for type II diabetes as...
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Dr. Spencer D. Kroll, MD of National Lipid Association answered
2 Days Ago

How effective are gugulipid supplements?

Gugulipids are an herbal supplement purified from Commiphora wightii, which is the flower of the Guggul myrrh tree. Guggul extract is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine. The extract of the flower, called guggulipd, is the steroid guggulsterone, which is an antagonist of the farnes
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Dr. Joseph Saseen, PharmD of National Lipid Association answered
7 Days Ago

What are some common statin drugs?

Common generic statins are: simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), lovastatin (Mevacor), and atrovastatin (Lipitor).
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Dr. Joseph Saseen, PharmD of National Lipid Association answered
7 Days Ago

What drives the sale of statin drugs?

Four statins are generically available (atorvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin, lovastatin). There are not necessarily any drivers for the sales of these statins.
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Dr. Michael J. Bloch, MD of National Lipid Association answered
On Jun 09

How is LDL related to high cholesterol?

A regular cholesterol panel gives information about 3 different types of lipids: HDL (or good cholesterol), triglycerides, and LDL (or bad) cholesterol. "High cholesterol" is really a non-specific term that I try to avoid using in my practice. High LDL cholesterol is a risk factor fo
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Dr. James A. Underberg, MD of National Lipid Association answered
On Jun 08

Why do I have to fast before a cholesterol blood test?

While some components of the Lipid Profile (Total Cholesterol and HDL Cholesterol) are not impacted by food, others, particularly the triglyceride level, can be. The LDL cholesterol is a value often obtained by a calculated method that relys on the accurate measurement of triglycerides. For thi
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Dr. Spencer D. Kroll, MD of National Lipid Association answered
On Jun 07

Is an increase in my HDL level always good?

Studies in the past 18 months demonstrate that although there is an association between low HDL levels and cardiovascular disease, there is not convincing evidence to raise the HDL level by medication. "Natural ways" to raise the HDL level are to increase exercise, eat a lower s
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Dr. Dean G. Karalis, MD of National Lipid Association answered
On Jun 07

What does AST in a lipid panel mean?

AST or aspartate aminotransferase is a test of liver function. In roughly 1 to 2% of patients starting statin therapy, AST and ALT (alanine aminotransferase, another test that monitors liver function) may increase. However, significant increases in AST or ALT are extremely rare and new g
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Dr. Joseph Saseen, PharmD of National Lipid Association answered
On Jun 06

What does AST in a lipid panel mean?

AST is a blood test to assess liver fuction. Some medications can increase this blood test, though it is rare. At one point in time, it was recommended that patients on statin drugs have routine AST measurements for safety purposes. However, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as of February.
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Dr. Spencer D. Kroll, MD of National Lipid Association answered
On May 25

What are lipoproteins?

Lipoproteins are the combination of lipids and proteins that carry fats in the form of triglycerides and cholesterol esters around in your body. Lipoproteins can be distinguished by their size and function. "Good" lipoproteins such as HDL help to scavenge additional fats and carry them fro
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Dr. Joseph Saseen, PharmD of National Lipid Association answered
On May 24

How can high blood pressure increase my risk for heart disease?

High blood pressure is proven risk factor for heart disease, beyond a shaddow of doubt. National guidelines recommend that patients with a diagnosis of hypertension be treated to a blood pressure value that is less than 140/90. For some patients lower goals are sometimes recommended, but most patien
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Dr. Carl E. Orringer, MD of National Lipid Association answered
On May 23

How does high cholesterol cause heart disease?

High cholesterol is diagnosed most often by a blood test called a lipid panel. A lipid panel is a blood test that measures the amounts of different types of fat carried in specialized particles in your bloodstream. The panel reports total cholesterol (a fatty substance carried in the blood by partic
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