1. Patient Has Dyslipidemia or Is at High Risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

• Secondary causes of abnormal lipid levels should be considered and treated when appropriate.

• Patients with a history of non-coronary atherosclerosis (including carotid occlusive vascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, or peripheral

vascular disease) or who have diabetes are at high risk for CHD and are considered CHD risk equivalent.

See Appendix B, "Identified Secondary Causes and Conditions Associated with Hyperlipidemia"

ICSI Guideline Lipid Management in Adults