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STANFORD HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Hyperlipidemia Management Protocol STANFORD COORDINATED CARE Hyperlipidemia Protocol STANFORD Coordinated Care Page 1 PURPOSE: To enhance collaborative patient care by referral of patients with a diagnosis of dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease (CAD), diabetes (DM) or is at high risk for coronary heart disease to be co-managed by the clinical pharmacist, pharmacy resident or RN following this Protocol . SUPPORTIVE DATA: There is a strong link between serum cholesterol and cardiovascular mortality. Reductions in LDL cholesterol are followed by reductions in mortality. In general, each 1% fall in LDL cholesterol confers a 2 % reduction in cardiovascular events.
1) Incomplete patient effort and self-motivation: Some patients are unable or unwilling to comply with strict dietary changes, such as a Step II diet, and a regular exercise regimen. 2) Nadir values of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides may not be achieved until after three to six months following lifestyle modification.
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