The Cardiologist Giveth, then the Cardiologist Taketh Away: Revision of the Cholesterol Guidelines

Source: Medical Evidence Blog 

 BThe Cardiologist Giveth, then the Cardiologist Taketh Away: Revision of the Cholesterol Guidelines

There has been quite a stir this week with the publication of the newest revision of the ACC/AHA guidelines for the treatment of cholesterol.  The New York Times is awash with articles summarizing or opining on the changes and many of the authors are perspicacious observers:

• 3 Things to Know About the New Cholesterol Guidelines by Harlan Krumholz of Yale
• Don’t Give More Patients Statins by authors from Harvard and UCSF
• Experts Reshape Treatment Guide for Cholesterol
• New Cholesterol Advice Startles Even Some Doctors
• Questions For A New Class of Cholesterol Drugs