DYSlipidemia International Study results presented at the ESC congress
October 15, 2015
Respondents from five countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK) completed a survey which revealed that even patients taking a cholesterol medication had a limited understanding of lipid parameters and the importance of comprehensive lipid management.
Key findings from the survey included:
Nearly three of five patients did not know (responded incorrectly) or were unsure of whether LDL-C should be lowered to help maintain heart health Nearly 70 percent of patients (69 percent) did not know (responded incorrectly) or were unsure of whether raising HDL-C can help maintain heart health Only 31 percent of those surveyed believed that ???managing their cholesterol??? included lowering LDL-C and raising HDL-C and lowering triglycerides.???The findings from this survey suggest a real gap in patient understanding of lipid management,??? said Dr. Gitt. ???Educating patients on lipid parameters and the importance of the complete lipid profile may help with better cholesterol management and goal attainment.???
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