Cholesterol control gets personalized – a cardiologist explains how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile

The 2026 guidelines recommend beginning screening as early as age 9, and incorporates more precise diagnostic tests.

By: William Cornwell, University of Colorado Anschutz, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 24, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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By William Cornwell, University of Colorado Anschutz

At least a quarter of Americans suffer from high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their bloodstream, a condition called dyslipidemia. Uncontrolled cholesterol levels increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD: a group of diseases that result from the buildup of plaque in the blood vessels, preventing blood from traveling smoothly to vital organs. This condition can lead to heart attack and stroke.

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