updated guidelines for treating high cholesterol
August 2000
The Canadian Working Group on Hypercholesterolemia just released updated guidelines for treating high cholesterol.
Treatment is based on the risk of coronary artery disease.
Patients at very high risk are those who already have cardiovascular disease...or diabetes patients over the age of 30.
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