| New 2013 ACC/AHA guidelines | |
| Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) | On moderate or high intensity statin |
| Hyperlipidemia (LDL ≥ 190 mg/dL), non-ASCVD | “ ” |
| Diabetes, non-ASCVD | “ ” |
| High risk (≥7.5%10-year ASCVD risk) | “ ” |
| Low risk (<7.5%10-year ASCVD risk) | N/A |
| Old 2004 ATP III guidelines | |
| High risk (ASCVD, diabetes) | LDL < 100 mg/dL |
| Moderate risk (≥2 risk factors) | LDL < 130 mg/dL |
| Low risk (<2 risk factors) | LDL < 160 mg/dL |