The need for a new approach in cholesterol management

摘要: By the year 2020, cardiovascular disease will be world's biggest cause of premature death. As plasma cholesterol is lowered, incidence coronary heart (CHD) events reduced. European data on secondary prevention show that many patients have not had a recorded - even those with diagnosis CHD. English only half measurement are being prescribed statin, and treated to target. Poor public understanding this subject area one obstacle progress.