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ACC/AHA’s 2026 dyslipidemia guideline reintroduces LDL-C and non-HDL-C treatment goals, replaces Pooled Cohort Equations with PREVENT, and recommends one-time lipoprotein(a) measurement in all adults.

According to the Gould Registry, in 5,006 patients with ASCVD, only one in three patients had LDL cholesterol even less than 70mg/dl.

“People who maintain low levels of LDL-C and triglycerides at earlier ages are much less likely to develop atherosclerotic disease decades later.” — Pamela B. Morris, MD, FACC, FAHA, guideline writing committee vice-chair

Fixed-dose combination achieved 71% target LDL attainment versus 25% with ezetimibe alone in high-risk cardiovascular patients.

This analysis of a PBC patient’s complex lipid profile underscores the importance of diagnosing the specific types of xanthomas, as they are directly indicative of underlying dyslipidemias, which require tailored therapeutic approaches.

Can you determine the appropriate case management for a 68-year-old man who is evaluated for an episode of syncope and repeated episodes of near-fainting when standing and working on his tractor? On physical examination, vital signs are normal. Supine blood pressure is 124/78 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 76/min. After the patient stands for three minutes, standing blood pressure is 88/68 mm Hg, and pulse rate is 94/min. The remainder of the examination is normal. How would you proceed?