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Contents
  • Who Should Get Screened?
  • Frequency of Screenings
  • Choosing the Right Test

Lipid Screening Guidelines: What You Need to Know

Lipid Screening Guidelines: What You Need to Know

Guidelines Unveiled

Lipid screening guidelines provide essential directions for managing heart health. Discover who should be screened and how often to ensure optimal cardiovascular care.
Contents
  • Who Should Get Screened?
  • Frequency of Screenings
  • Choosing the Right Test

Who Should Get Screened?

Lipid screening is recommended for adults, especially those with risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease. Young adults should have a baseline screening when they first begin adult healthcare. This helps identify potential lipid disorders early and guides future health decisions.

Frequency of Screenings

For those with low cardiovascular risk, screenings are recommended every five years. For individuals with higher risk or nearing treatment thresholds, screenings every three years are advised. Regular screenings ensure timely intervention and management of lipid levels.
Guidelines for lipid screening to manage heart health, including recommendations for who should be screened and how often.

Choosing the Right Test

A full lipid profile is preferred for comprehensive assessment but non-fasting tests can be used initially. These tests measure total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, providing a detailed view of heart health and guiding treatment decisions.

FAQs

Who should have lipid screenings?

Adults, especially with heart disease risk factors, should be screened.

How often should lipid screenings be conducted?

Every five years for low risk, every three years for higher risk.

What tests are used for lipid screening?

A full lipid profile or non-fasting tests measure cholesterol and triglycerides.

Wrapping Up

Are you following the guidelines to ensure your heart stays healthy?
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Additional References
  1. Silverman MG, Ference BA, Im K, et al. Association Between Lowering LDL-C and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. JAMA 2016; 316:1289.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.