pt with CAD you give Statin when it is 130 right?
but MTB says it is 100.
my understanding is you do life style change in 100 and give treatment in 130.
correct me if i am wrong.
I think it depends on the risk factor.
For example, if you have 2 or more risk factors, then you can/should start statin at 100.
If you have diabetes, which in itself is a CAD (indirectly) start statin at 100
130 is for people who have NO risk factor or 1 risk factor. For ex, 45 year old male went for a checkup and his LDL is 130. Advice dietary mods, if this doesn't work in 3-6 months, then initiate therapy.
This is my understanding, if someone has a different opinion, then please share as I am learning as well.
suicidal pls share ur idea.
CAD/ or CAD equivalent-- goal less than 100
2 or more RF- goal less than 130
1 or less risk factor goal less than 160
CAD + DM or Equi----- try to set goal less than 70.
For CAD-------------------------- start statin even if LDL normal dude......
nimish:if LDL is less than 70 in CAD. you still give statin. are you sure.
yuppp..........in lowers the mortality...even if ldl is normal.....just watch lft anf cpk and creat.....if myalgia
yup i heard that too somewhere.....markglt
hey one more Q.
if pt has DM then "GOAL" of LDL is 100 but you start "TREATMENT" at 130.
is that right?