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Study Finds 1 in 3 Americans Without Heart Disease Miss New Cholesterol Goals—and 3 in 4 Go Untreated Read Full Article #HeartHealth #CholesterolGoals #CardiovascularRisk
📊 Analysis of 2026 U.S. Cholesterol Guidelines Reveals Significant Gaps
A Mass General Brigham study applying new 2026 U.S. cholesterol guidelines to national data shows a widespread failure to meet LDL ("bad" cholesterol) targets.
🏥 Nearly 1 in 3 Adults Without Heart Disease Above LDL Goal
Among U.S. adults without a history of heart disease, about 33% have LDL levels exceeding the new 2026 goals. Of these, approximately 76% are not on any cholesterol-lowering medication.
❤️ High-Risk Patients Also Falling Short
For individuals with existing heart disease (heart attack, stroke), nearly 80% have LDL levels above the new targets. About 62% of this group are already on medication but not reaching goal, indicating a need for intensified treatment.
#Cholesterol #HeartHealth #MedicalGuidelines
A Mass General Brigham study applying new 2026 U.S. cholesterol guidelines to national data shows a widespread failure to meet LDL ("bad" cholesterol) targets.
🏥 Nearly 1 in 3 Adults Without Heart Disease Above LDL Goal
Among U.S. adults without a history of heart disease, about 33% have LDL levels exceeding the new 2026 goals. Of these, approximately 76% are not on any cholesterol-lowering medication.
❤️ High-Risk Patients Also Falling Short
For individuals with existing heart disease (heart attack, stroke), nearly 80% have LDL levels above the new targets. About 62% of this group are already on medication but not reaching goal, indicating a need for intensified treatment.
#Cholesterol #HeartHealth #MedicalGuidelines
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