Abstract
Pharmacological and lifestyle interventions have been a proven strategy for lowering the cardiovascular risk in all populations. Despite this, certain ethnic populations have a greater ASCVD risk due to either high LDL levels or other factors. The goal of this review is to analyze variables (specifically LDL) that contribute to certain ethnic populations demonstrating a greater risk of CVD as well as interventions that can improve outcomes. Treatment of hyperlipidemia requires a multifactorial approach which is tailored to the individual patients’ needs. Statins continue to be first-line pharmacological therapy for the treatment of lowering LDL. When combining a healthy diet with exercise, most patients can reduce their ASCVD risk. However, varying degrees of trust in the medical system including historically bad experiences with healthcare, differing beliefs about health, and access to healthcare have led to certain populations being forgotten by the healthcare system. While certain populations experience disadvantages in healthcare, re-establishing patient-provider trust and reducing bias among providers are critical steps to improving outcomes.
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Assessing the Gaps between Ethnic Populations: A Comparison of Lipid-Lowering Interventions
Pharmacological and lifestyle interventions have been a proven strategy for lowering the cardiovascular risk in all populations. Despite this, certain ethnic populations have a greater ASCVD risk due to either high LDL levels or other factors. The goal of this review is to analyze variables (specifically LDL) that contribute to certain ethnic populations demonstrating a greater risk of CVD as well as interventions that can improve outcomes. Treatment of hyperlipidemia requires a multifactorial approach which is tailored to the individual patients’ needs. Statins continue to be first-line pharmacological therapy for the treatment of lowering LDL. When combining a healthy diet with exercise, most patients can reduce their ASCVD risk. However, varying degrees of trust in the medical system including historically bad experiences with healthcare, differing beliefs about health, and access to healthcare have led to certain populations being forgotten by the healthcare system. While certain populations experience disadvantages in healthcare, re-establishing patient-provider trust and reducing bias among providers are critical steps to improving outcomes.