Objective To outline the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) dyslipidemia guidelines and to present the current approaches to cardiovascular risk stratification, including the incorporation of biomarkers and imaging tests.
Sources of informationCurrent guidelines were reviewed and an Ovid MEDLINE literature search was performed.This article is eligible for Mainpro+ certified Self-Learning credits. To earn credits, go to https://www.cfp.ca and click on the Mainpro+ link. This article has been peer reviewed.
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