The 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Playbook-Earlier. Lower. Betterš«
Dr RR Baliga's "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast
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Lipids remain central to cardiovascular prevention.
The 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guideline introduces several important shifts:
ā¢ PREVENT equations replace older ASCVD risk calculators
ā¢ Lipoprotein(a) measurement recommended at least once in all adults
ā¢ ApoB helps identify residual lipoprotein risk
ā¢ Coronary artery calcium scoring refines treatment decisions
ā¢ LDL-C targets return, with
ā¢ South Asian ancestry is treated as a "risk enhancer,"
Earlier identification and aggressive risk reduction remain the cornerstone of preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Reference: Blumenthal RS et al. JACC 2026.