Co-Sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
Cardiometabolic and Lipids Resource Center
Offering Guidance through the Latest Science on Lipid Conditions
This resource center includes presentations that provide guidance on screening, risk assessment and treatment recommendations for a range of individuals with various lipid disorders. The recommendations emphasize the importance of treating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in some individuals to lower goals than previously endorsed and support the measurement of coronary artery calcium scores and inflammatory markers to help stratify risk. Special consideration is given to individuals with diabetes, familial hypercholesterolemia, women and youth with dyslipidemia. Both clinical and cost-effectiveness data are provided to support treatment decisions.