The management of cardiovascular health in the world has just taken an important turn with the update of the parameters for measuring cholesterol. These new medical guidelines seek to drastically reduce the incidence of serious events such as myocardial infarctions and cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), focusing on personalized prevention and strict control of blood lipid levels.
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Understanding these values is not just a task for doctors; has become a necessity for patients, Well, LDL cholesterol, popularly known as ‘bad’‘, remains the main modifiable risk factor in heart disease.
The new recommendations suggest that, for people at very high cardiovascular risk, limits must be much lower than what was considered acceptable just a few years ago.
High cholesterol increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Photo:iStock
“LDL cholesterol It does not have a normal value, but a value according to the risk of each person“explained Argentine cardiologist Alberto Alves de Lima in statements to ‘Infobae’.
This precision is essential, since it indicates that a level of 100 mg/dL can be safe for an adult young with no history, but extremely dangerous for someone who has already suffered a coronary event or suffers from diabetes.
The maximum level of ‘bad cholesterol’
The Update to medical guidelines emphasizes that treatment should not be the same for everyone. Specialists now categorize patients based on their risk profile to determine health goals:
- Moderate risk patients: they are expected to maintain LDL levels below 100 mg/dL.
- Low-risk people: the suggested limit is generally below 116 mg/dL.
- Very high risk individuals: the goal is to reach levels below 55 mg/dL.
- High-risk subjects: a target of less than 70 mg/dL is recommended.
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In addition to traditional medications such as statins, the new guidelines open the door to combination therapies that include latest generation drugs. However, The fundamental pillar continues to be the change in lifestyle.
A healthy diet is key to preventing heart disease. Photo:iStock
Experts insist that a diet rich in fiber, the elimination of trans fats and regular physical activity are tools essentials that enhance the effect of any pharmacological treatment.
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Early detection through a complete lipid profile is the first step to apply these new regulations. With an accurate diagnosis, the medical team can establish an action plan that not only treats the disease when it appears, but prevents it from occurring. The circulatory system suffers irreversible damage due to the accumulation of fatty plaques in the arteries.
*This content was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on publicly known information disclosed to the media. In addition, it was reviewed by the journalist and an editor*.
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