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when to start drug therapy in high risk equivalent(as DM) with high LDL:
LDL 100 or
LDL 130
thanks!
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| hero
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| drms
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thanks hero
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| MAB
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130-start drug....and target to keep it below 100...please correct me if I slipped off
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| drms
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130 yeah thats what i thought before MAB
just read in Kaplan today that u have to start drugs on 100 and above!
thats why i am confused
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| MAB
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UW says..130...so what to believe????
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| drms
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dont know MAB
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| drhouse
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its 100
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| Aashi
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If heart disease is present or 10-year risk > 20%, or diabetes is present:---------->LDL target 100 or lower.
Lifestyle changes should be initiated for LDL > 100, and drug treatment for LDL > 129.
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| WaqasQureshi
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it is 130. Target value is 100. Check with USPTF guidelines 2007
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