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LDLc treatment goals according to categories of risk
| Categories | Optimal goala | |
|---|---|---|
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| mg/dL | mmol/L | |
| Low 10-year risk | 160 | 4.1 |
| Moderate 10-year risk | 130 | 3.4 |
| High 10-year risk | 100 | 2.6 |
Notes:
If these optimal goals are not reached, the minimum reductions in LDLc to be achieved are: 40, 50, and 60%, respectively.
Abbreviation: LDLc, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
