What Guidelines Say About Risk Reduction: Major Data on the Link Between Lipid Lowering and Outcomes.

Can J Cardiol

London Regional Genomics Centre, and Molecular Medicine, Robarts Research Institute, and Departments of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology) and Biochemistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

Published: August 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a major health issue, with a focus on the role of apolipoprotein B (ApoB)-containing lipoproteins in its progression, shifting from the earlier "low-density lipoprotein hypothesis" to the current "ApoB principle."
  • The article reviews extensive evidence from genetic, epidemiologic, and clinical studies supporting the connection between ApoB lipoproteins and ASCVD development.
  • It also examines global guidelines on dyslipidemia management, noting broad consensus on controlling low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and ApoB levels to reduce cardiovascular risks, with some differences compared to Canadian guidelines.

Article Abstract

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a significant health challenge, and apolipoprotein B (ApoB)-containing lipoproteins are increasingly recognized as central to its progression. Initially labelled as the "low-density lipoprotein hypothesis," our understanding of the etiology of ASCVD has evolved into the "ApoB principle," which highlights the causal and consistent role of all ApoB lipoproteins in ASCVD development. We review the large body of data from genetic studies, to epidemiologic studies, to clinical trials that support this foundational principle. We also provide an overview of the recommendations from guideline committees across the globe on dyslipidemia management and compare these with recent Canadian guidelines. With a few key differences, recent guidelines worldwide provide largely concordant recommendations for diagnosing and managing dyslipidemia with general consensus regarding the need for optimal control of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and ApoB-containing lipoproteins to prevent cardiovascular events and improve patient care.

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