Clinical Strategies for Managing Dyslipidemias

Abstract

There is substantial evidence that lipids are critical in the development and progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. In November 2013, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association in conjunction with the National Cholesterol Education Program IV developed new guidelines for the treatment of blood cholesterol. In this report, we review these new guidelines and emphasize the potential benefits of physical activity and exercise training on plasma lipids.