An update to the National Cholesterol Education Program: 2009 suggested changes
Medina-Ruíz, A.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 101(4): 30-33
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 20853557 Document Number: 702309
In view of new, robust data published after the publication of the NCEP-ATP III in 2001, I am proposing a more aggressive management of cholesterol. Lower LDL-C levels must be achieved to stop and regress atherosclerosis and further reduce cardiovascular mortality.
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