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ESC/EAS 2019 Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias

2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of Dyslipidaemias: lipid modification to reduce cardiovascular risk

Recommendations Classa Levelb

CVD risk estimation

   
Total risk estimation using a risk estimation system such as SCORE is recommended for asymptomatic adults aged >40 years without evidence of CVD, DMCKD, FH, or LDL >4.9 mmol/L (>190 mg/dL). I C
High- and very-high-risk individuals may be identified on the basis of documented CVD, DM, moderate-to-severe renal disease, very high levels of individual risk factors, FH, or a high SCORE risk, and are a priority for advice and management of all risk factors. I C
Risk scores developed for the general population are not recommended for CV risk assessment in patients with DM or FH. III C

Lipid analyses for CVD risk estimation

   
TC is to be used for the estimation of total CV risk by means of the SCORE system. I C
HDL-C analysis is recommended to further refine risk estimation using the online SCORE system. I C
LDL-C analysis is recommended as the primary lipid analysis method for screening, diagnosis, and management. I C
TG analysis is recommended as a part of the routine lipid analysis approach. I C
Non-HDL-C evaluation is recommended for risk assessment, particularly in people with high TG levels, DM, obesity, or very low LDL-C levels. I C
ApoB analysis is recommended for risk assessment, particularly in people with high TG levels, DM, obesity, or MetS, or very low LDL-C levels. It can be used as an alternative to LDL-C, if available, as the primary measurement for screening, diagnosis, and management, and may be preferred over non-HDL-C in people with high TG levels, DM, obesity, or very low LDL-C levels. I C

Treatment goals for LDL-C

   
In secondary prevention for patients at very-high risk,anLDL-Creduction of>_50% from baseline and an LDL-C goal of <1.4 mmol/L(<55 mg/dL) are recommended. I A
In primary prevention for individuals at very-high risk, an LDL-C reduction of>_50% from baseline and an LDL-C goal of <1.4 mmol/L(<55 mg/dL) are recommended. I C
In patients at high risk, an LDL-C reduction of >_50% from baseline and an LDL-C goal of <1.8 mmol/L (<70 mg/dL) are recommended. I A

Pharmacological LDL-C lowering

   
It is recommended that a high-intensity statin is prescribed up to the highest tolerated dose to reach the goals set for the specific level of risk. I A
If the goals are not achieved with the maximum tolerated dose of a statin, combination with ezetimibe is recommended. I B
For secondary prevention in patients at very-high risk not achieving their goal on a maximum tolerated dose of a statin and ezetimibe, a combination with a PCSK9 inhibitor is recommended. I A
For very-high-risk FH patients (that is, with ASCVD or with another major risk factor) who do not achieve their goal on a maximum tolerated dose of a statin and ezetimibe, a combination with a PCSK9 inhibitor is recommended. I C

Drug treatment of patients with HTG

   
Statin treatment is recommended as the first drug of choice for reducing CVD risk in high-risk individuals with HTG [TGs >2.3 mmol/L(>200mg/dL)]. I B

Management of patients with HeFH

   
It is recommended that a diagnosis of FH is considered in patients with CHD aged<55 years for men and <60 years for women, in people with relatives with premature fatal or non-fatal CVD, in people with relatives having tendon xanthomas, in people with severely elevated LDL-C levels [in adults >5 mmol/L (>190 mg/dL), in children >4 mmol/L (>150 mg/dL)], and in first-degree relatives of FH patients. I C
It is recommended that FH is diagnosed using clinical criteria and confirmed, when possible, with DNA analysis. I C
Once the index case is diagnosed, family cascade screening is recommended. I C
It is recommended that FH patients with ASCVD or who have another major risk factor are treated as very-high-risk, and those with no prior ASCVD or other risk factors as high-risk. I C
For FH patients with ASCVD who are at very-high risk, treatment to achieve a ≥ 50% reduction from baseline and an LDL-C <1.4mmol/L (<55mg/dL)is recommended. If goals cannot be achieved, a drug combination is recommended. I C
Treatment with a PCSK9inhibitor is recommended in very-high risk FH patients if the treatment goal is not achieved on a maximal tolerated statin plus ezetimibe. I C
In children, testing for FH is recommended from the age of 5 years, or earlier if HoFH is suspected. I C

Treatment of Dyslipidaemias in older people

   
Treatment with statins is recommended for older people with ASCVD in the same way as for younger patients. I A
Treatment with statins is recommended for primary prevention, according to the level of risk, in older people aged ≤ 75 years. I A
It is recommended that the statin is started at a low dose if there is significant renal impairment and/or the potential for drug interactions, and then titrated upwards to achieve LDL-C treatment goals. I C

Treatment of Dyslipidaemias in DM

   
In patients with T2DM at very-high risk, an LDL-C reduction of ≥ 50% from baseline and an LDL-C goal of <1.4 mmol/L (<55 mg/dL) is recommended. I A
In patients with T2DM at high risk, an LDL-C reduction of ≥ 50% from baseline and an LDL-C goal of <1.8 mmol/L (<70 mg/dL) is recommended. I A
Statins are recommended in patients with T1DM who are at high or very-high risk. I A
Statin therapy is not recommended in pre-menopausal patients with or without DM who are considering pregnancy, or not using adequate contraception. III C

Management of patients with ACS

   
In all ACS patients without any contraindication or definite history of intolerance, it is recommended that high-dose statin therapy is initiated or continued as early as possible, regardless of initial LDL-C values. I A
If the LDL-C goal is not achieved after 4-6 weeks with the maximally tolerated statin dose, combination with ezetimibe is recommended. I B
If the LDL-C goal is not achieved after 4-6 weeks with the maximally tolerated statin dose, combination with ezetimibe is recommended. I B

Lipid-lowering therapy for prevention of ASCVD events in patients with prior ischaemic stroke

   
Patients with a history of ischaemic stroke or TIA are at very-high risk of ASCVD, particularly recurrent ischaemic stroke, so it is recommended that they receive intensive LDL-C-lowering therapy. I A

Treatment of dyslipidaemias in chronic HF or valvular heart diseases

   
Initiation of lipid-lowering therapy is not recommended in patients with HF in the absence of other indications for their use. III A
Initiation of lipid-lowering treatment is not recommended in patients with aortic valvular stenosis without CAD to slow progression of aortic valve stenosis in the absence of other indications for their use. III A

Lipid management in patients with moderate-to-severe (Kidney disease outcomes quality initiative stages 3-5) CKD

   
It is recommended that patients with stage 3-5 CKD are considered to be at high or very-high risk of ASCVD. I A
The use of statins or statin/ezetimibe-combination is recommended in patients with non-dialysis-dependent stage 3-5 CKD. I A
In patients with dialysis-dependent CKD who are free of ASCVD, commencement of statin therapy is not recommended III A

Lipid-lowering drugs in patients with PAD(including carotid artery disease)

   
In patients with PAD, lipid-lowering therapy—including a maximum tolerated dose of a statin, plus ezetimibe, or a combination with a PCSK9 inhibitor if needed—is recommended to reduce the risk of ASCVD events. I A

Lipid-lowering drugs in patients with CIID

   
The use of lipid-lowering drugs only on the basis of the presence of CIID is not recommended. III C

Lipid-lowering drugs in patients with SMI

   
It is recommended that SMIs are used as modifiers for estimating total ASCVD risk. I C
It is recommended that the same guidelines for the management of total ASCVD risk are used in patients with SMI as are used in patients without such disease. I C
It is recommended that in patients with SMI, intensified attention is paid to adherence to lifestyle changes and to compliance with drug treatment. I C

 

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