Keywords

cardiovascular disease prevention, clinical practice guideline, dyslipidemia, endocrinology

 

Authors

  1. Ciffone, Nicole A. MSN, ANP-C, AACC, CLS, FNLA
  2. Copple, Tina DNP, BC-ADM, CDE, CLS

Abstract

Abstract: The American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and the American College of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline is a comprehensive, practical tool that can be used to diagnose and manage dyslipidemia, a major risk for the development and progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Effective therapies are available to improve lipid profiles and reduce cardiovascular events.