Screening for lipid disorders among adults - national health and nutrition examination survey, United States, 2005-2008.
Summary of "Screening for lipid disorders among adults - national health and nutrition examination survey, United States, 2005-2008."
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, a major contributor to adult disability, and one of the most expensive conditions treated in U.S. hospitals. Lipid disorders (e.g., high blood cholesterol and triglycerides) increase the risk for atherosclerosis, which can lead to coronary heart disease (CHD), which accounts for a substantial proportion of cardiovascular mortality. Screening for lipid abnormalities is essential in detecting and properly managing lipid disorders early in the atherogenic process, thereby preventing the development of atherosclerotic plaques and minimizing existing plaques. Based on evidence-based studies, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded that lipid measurement can identify asymptomatic adults who are eligible for cholesterol-lowering therapy.
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Name: Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Surveillance summaries (Washington, D.C. : 2002)
ISSN: 1545-8636
Pages: 26-31
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- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22695460
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/
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