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May 10, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology3,870 citationsOpen Access

2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults

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NSNeil J. StoneJRJennifer G. RobinsonALAlice H. Lichtenstein

Key Points

  • The guideline aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for treating blood cholesterol to lower cardiovascular risk.
  • Expert committee review of existing evidence on cholesterol treatment and cardiovascular risk.
  • Development of new treatment strategies based on clinical outcomes and risk assessment.
  • Emphasis on individualized treatment plans for adults based on risk factors.
  • Recommends statin therapy for individuals at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
  • Identifies specific cholesterol levels that should prompt intervention.
  • Suggests regular monitoring of cholesterol levels to adapt treatment as needed.

Abstract

No abstract was published with this document — society guidelines, consensus pathways, and scientific statements are typically released without one. See the Key Points and the linked PDF for the full content.

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Stone et al. (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fff920af8a41e309dd25fehttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2013.11.002
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