Why is LDL control important?

Expert/s: Dr Adam Nelson
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74% of GPs rated this lecture as excellent

In this Healthed lecture, Dr Adam Nelson will discuss how and when these LDL-c levels should be assessed and managed. And how low can and should we go? In addition, Dr Nelson will outline the evidence behind the latest cholesterol target recommendations and give suggestions on how best to convince patients of the need to manage this asymptomatic risk factor to reduce their chances of a future cardiovascular event.

Last Updated: 14 May, 2025

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