Cross-sectional observational study designed to identify and describe the care gap in guideline-oriented low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) management in Canadian patients at high cardiovascular risk.
This is a cross-sectional observational study designed to provide real-life data on the current management of dyslipidemia in high cardiovascular risk patients in routine clinical practice. Canadian guidelines recommend a target for LDL-C of ≤2.0 mmol/L (or ≥50% decrease) after treatment initiation in high-risk patients. The recommended first line treatment is statin therapy. Available data clearly indicates that up to 50% of high risk patients do not achieve this important target because of statin inadequacy or intolerance leading to non-adherence. Therefore this program aims to provide further insights into the challenges Canadian physicians face in helping their high risk patients achieve guideline-recommended LDL-C.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
2,027
This is a cross-sectional study without specific intervention
Mean LDL-C level according to lipid lowering treatment received
defined as: a. Prior cardiovascular disease, b. "High risk" Diabetes (as per Canadian Diabetes Association Guidelines), c. High risk patients based on Framingham score; and according to LDL-C between 2.5 and 3.0 mmol/L and LDL \> 3.0 mmol/L
Time frame: up to 2 years
Mean LDL-C level in patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Time frame: up to 2 years
Mean LDL-C level in patients with statin intolerance
Time frame: up to 2 years
Mean LDL-C level in patients receiving combination dyslipidemia therapy
Time frame: up to 2 years
Mean LDL-C level according to statin efficacy
according to patient's statin efficacy (high, moderate, etc. by dose)
Time frame: up to 2 years
Mean LDL-C level according to their type of medication insurance coverage
Time frame: up to 2 years
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