09-24-2008, 09:53 AM
Risk Level Target LDL level Lifestyle Modifications Medication
High < 70 mg/dL >70 mg/dL >100 mg/dL and consider for >70 mg/dL
CHD or equivalent
Moderate high risk100 mg/dl >130 mg/dL
(2 or 3 risk factors)
Moderate risk 130 mg/dl >160 mg/dL
Low risk 160 mg/dL >190 mg/dL
High < 70 mg/dL >70 mg/dL >100 mg/dL and consider for >70 mg/dL
CHD or equivalent
Moderate high risk100 mg/dl >130 mg/dL
(2 or 3 risk factors)
Moderate risk 130 mg/dl >160 mg/dL
Low risk 160 mg/dL >190 mg/dL