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    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

    NLA Recommendations

    About Us

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

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    History

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

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    Education

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

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    Expert Panel Recommendations and Position Statements.

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    Our Mission

    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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      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this directory. However some changes may occur between updates. Please check with your provider to ensure that he or she participates in your health plan.

      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        What is diastolic blood pressure?

        Cardiovascular specialist Dr. Merle Myerson explains the definition of diastolic blood pressure. Watch Dr. Myerson's video for important tips and information about heart health.

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Jun 19, 2019

        How is HDL related to high cholesterol?

        HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is also called “good cholesterol”.  Studies have shown that low levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with an increased risk of heart ...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Jun 19, 2019

        How is HDL related to high cholesterol?

        HDL stands for High Density Lipoprotein. It represents the vehicle or carrying particle for cholesterol that is often thought of as "good". HDL can be measured in many different ways, the...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On May 02, 2019

        How is high cholesterol treated?

        High cholesterol is treated with a therapeutic lifestyle approach that includes diet, exercise and weight management. Diet includes reducing saturated fats in high fat meats (fast food and restaura...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On May 02, 2019

        How is high cholesterol treated?

        As the other panelists have suggested, cholesterol can be treated with lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, weight loss), supplements (plant stanols/sterols, omega 3s, nuts, fiber, etc.), medications...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Jan 30, 2019

        How can I lower my cholesterol?

        For a total LDL reduction of 20-30%, the NHLBI's Therapeutic Lifestyle Approach to LDL reduction includes: Diet: decreasing saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and adding plant st...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Jan 30, 2019

        How can I lower my cholesterol?

        In patients at risk for heart disease, lowering high cholesterol can prevent cardiovascular disease and improve outcomes. High cholesterol can be lowered with diet and exercise or with medication. ...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Jan 30, 2019

        What is a fasting lipid profile test?

        A lipid profile is a blood test that measures the different types of cholesterol in your blood. The test measures total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL cholesterol. High levels ...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Jan 30, 2019

        What is a fasting lipid profile test?

        The main results that one will get in a lipid profile is not just the total level of cholesterol, but also, importantly, the amount of the different types of cholesterol. High levels of LDL (bad) c...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Jan 30, 2019

        What is low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol?

        Cardiovascular specialist Dr. Merle Myerson explains the definition of  low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Watch Dr. Myerson's video for important tips and information about heart ...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Jan 08, 2019

        What is manganese?

        Manganese deficiency is NOT related to high cholesterol. Nor is supplementation with manganese suggested for cholesterol problems. Manganese in high doses is toxic. Although a number of m...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Sep 19, 2018

        How should I eat if I have high cholesterol?

        Consuming a heart-healthy diet will aid cholesterol reduction. A heart-healthy diet is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in unsaturated fats and fiber. Start by: Strictly avoiding d...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Aug 21, 2018

        What numbers are considered high blood pressure?

        Cardiovascular specialist Dr. Merle Myerson explains blood pressure and which numbers are considered high by your doctor. Watch Dr. Myerson's video for important tips and information about hear...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Aug 02, 2018

        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...

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      • National Lipid Association
        National Lipid Association has answered a question
        On Aug 02, 2018

        What foods can help lower cholesterol?

        Follow the National Heart and Blood Institute's TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Approach) for: Diet:      Decreasing saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol,    &...

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