A review of the 2005 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia in the Philippines
- Author:
Deborah Ignacia Ona
1
;
Lourdes Ella Gonzalez-Santos
1
;
Rosa Allyn-Sy
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Dyslipidemias; Practice Guideline; Philippines; Cardiovascular Diseases; Asia
- From: Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2014;29(2):116-121
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of mortality in the Philippines with an upward trend in the prevalence of atherosclerosis-related risk factors. In the national survey done in 2008, the prevalence of dyslipidemia is also increasing. As such, there is a need to increase awareness of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease among health care professionals. The development of Philippine guidelines were part of the strategy to improve overall cardiovascular risk and dyslipidemia management that is relevant to the Philippine setting. This article summarizes the 2005 Dyslipidemia guidelines, discusses some updates since its release and emphasizes equity issues when considering management of dyslipidemia in a Filipino patient.
- Full text:159-Article Text-1689-1-10-20141129.pdf
