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- The 2026 guidelines aim to reduce heart disease risk by lowering LDL cholesterol, targeting LDL-C below 100 mg/dL for low risk and 55 mg/dL for high risk.
- The guidelines call for earlier screenings, especially for familial hypercholesterolemia, starting around age 9.
- They emphasize lifestyle changes and assess genetic risks, such as elevated lipoprotein(a), to guide treatment.
- This proactive approach addresses the high prevalence of elevated LDL cholesterol among U.S. adults.
