Table 2.
CHD risk factors and recommended target levels of LDL-cholesterol
| One RF* | Two RFs | Three RFs | >Three RFs | History of coronary heart disease | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDL-C Therapeutic Objective | <2.2 g l−1 | <1.9 g l−1 | <1.6 g l−1 | <1.3 g l−1 | <1.3 g l−1 |
| ″″″″according to AFSSAPS | (5.7 mmol l−1) | (4.9 mmol l−1) | (4.1 mmol l−1) | (3.4 mmol l−1) | (3.4 mmol l−1) |
| LDL-C Therapeutic Objective | <1.6 g l−1 | <1.6 g l−1 | <1.3 g l−1 | <1.3 g l−1 | <1.0 g l−1 |
| ″″″″according to ANDEM | (4.1 mmol l−1) | (4.1 mmol l−1) | (3.4 mmol l−1) | (3.4 mmol l−1) | (2.6 mmol l−1) |
*
RF: risk factors.