New Guidelines on Lipid Health: Know Your Risk, Prevent Heart Issues

By Akanksha Upadhyay By Akanksha Upadhyay CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published July 08, 2024 Published July 08, 2024

Regularly checking lipid levels is crucial for preventing heart attacks and strokes, even for apparently healthy individuals.

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The Cardiological Society of India (CSI) has released new dyslipidemia guidelines based on local data.

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New guidelines advise annual lipid checks starting at age 18, with setting yearly reminders, like on your birthday to ensure timely testing.

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Dyslipidemia, often symptomless, can lead to artery plaque buildup causing sudden strokes due to high cholesterol and triglycerides.

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A June 2023 study in The Lancet found 81.2% of Indians have dyslipidemia.

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Guidelines classify risks into low, moderate, high, and very high categories based on health and lifestyle.

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'Low-risk' individuals lack heart disease risks.

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'Moderate' includes smokers, hypertension, or diabetes.

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‘High risk' includes people with diabetes and other risk factors.

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'Very high risk' covers those with artery blockages or long-term diabetes.

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Compare your lipid profile to new guidelines for accurate health assessment, aiming for optimal LDL levels.

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