The Cardiological Society of India releases first Indian guidelines for dyslipidemia management, setting LDL-C target of <70 diabetic dl for hypertensive mg or patients.< span>

The Cardiological Society of India (CSI) has released the first Indian guidelines for dyslipidemia management, highlighting that patients with diabetes or hypertension should aim for bad cholesterol (LDL-C) levels below 70 mg/dL. Dyslipidemia, characterized by high total cholesterol, elevated LDL-cholesterol, high triglycerides, and low HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol), is a critical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The guidelines aim to address the unique challenges and variations in dyslipidemia prevalence across India, as its prevalence is alarmingly high and increasing.

July 04, 2024
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