Interní Med. 2015; 17(2): 70-72
Dyslipidemia is one of the main components of the metabolic syndrom. Is is characterized by elevated triglycerides, low HDL-cholesterol
and elevated concentrations of small aterogenic LDL particles. The basic step in treatment should be always a lifestyle changes, especially
changes in diet, weight optimization and ban of smoking. Pharmacotherapy DLP is indicated if a patient is in very high or high risk of
fatal cardiovascular event during next 10 years and if (at the same time) is LDL-cholesterol higher than its target level. Pharmacotherapy
is based on statins therapy, in case of their intolerance ezetimibe. If target level of LDL-cholesterol is achieved and persist elevated levels
of triglycerides and/or decreased HDL-cholesterol, adding fenofibrate to a statin should be considered.
Published: April 10, 2015 Show citation