What is a good lipid target values?
Optimal: Less than 100 mg/dL (This is the goal for people with diabetes or heart disease.) Near optimal: 100 to 129 mg/dL. Borderline high: 130 to 159 mg/dL. High: 160 to 189 mg/dL.
What are NCEP guidelines?
What is the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP)?
| Children (< 20 y) | Desirable level (mg/dL) | Borderline level (mg/dL) |
|---|---|---|
| LDL-C | < 110 | 110-129 |
| HDL-C* | >45 | 35-45 |
| TG† | < 125 | … |
| Adults (≥20 y)‡ | Desirable level (mg/dL) | Borderline level (mg/dL) |
What is a good LDL goal?
LDL Goal: less than 100 mg/dl with a therapeutic option of treating to under 70 mg/dL. For very high-risk patients whose LDL levels are already below 100 mg/dL, there is also an option to use drug therapy to reach the less than 70 mg/dL goal.
What are lipid goals?
Finally, those with 0-1 risk factor have a goal LDL cholesterol of <160 mg/dL. These goals are set to maximize reduction in both short-term and long-term risk….1. Therapeutic goals for LDL cholesterol.
| Risk Level | LDL-C Goal |
|---|---|
| Multiple (2+) Risk Factors | <130 mg/dL* |
| 0-1 Risk Factor | <160 mg/dL |
What is the goal of NCEP ATP III when it comes to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease?
In ATP III, a primary aim is to match intensity of LDL-lowering therapy with absolute risk. Everyone with elevated LDL cholesterol is treated with lifestyle changes that are effective in lowering LDL levels.
What is the meaning of NCEP?
NCEP
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| NCEP | National Centers for Environmental Prediction (US NOAA) |
| NCEP | National Cholesterol Education Program |
| NCEP | NCA (National Command Authorities) Conferencing Enhancement Program |
| NCEP | National Commission on Energy Policy |
What are the 4 major results of a lipid panel?
A lipid profile usually gives results for four different types:
- Total cholesterol.
- LDL (low-density lipoprotein), the “bad cholesterol”
- HDL (high-density lipoprotein), the “good cholesterol”
- Triglycerides, the most common type of fat in your body.