NCEP Expert Panel Third Report (1)
Lipid risk factors and predictors for CHD (1)
NCEP defines the lipid triad as a common form of dyslipidemia,
characterized by three lipid abnormalities: elevated TG, small LDL
particles, and reduced HDL-C.
The independent effect of raising HDL-C or lowering TG on the
risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been
determined (2).
Adherence is critical to successful therapy (1)
- Most patients do not successfully self-administer medical
treatments as prescribed.
- Poor adherence with lipid-modifying therapy threatens the
success of any set of recommendations.
- Lack of adherence can cause patients to miss the benefits of
their treatment.
- Simplifying the medication regimen is one of many key
components to improving adherence.
References
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Third Report of
the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on
Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in
Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). Bethesda, Md: National Institutes
of Health; 2002. NIH Publication 02-5215.
- TriCor tablets package insert, Abbott Laboratories.
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