Normalization of lipid values with both lower the rate of symptomatic CAD and improve survival overall. Table 3 lists target levels of lipoproteins in patients with symptomatic CAD recommended by three different organizations. Drugs used for treatment of dyslipidemia Table 4 Pharmacological treatment Drugs currently used for the treatment of dyslipidemia are listed in Table 4 . The most cost-effective treatment for high triglycerides and low HDL cholesterol are niacin or fibrates.
Compliance is a significant problem.
Since years after lipid lowering treatment is initiated, for many non-compliant patients pharmacological treatment is not effective. Compliance can be improved by the physician spending more time with the patient explaining the rationale behind treatment and outlining the possible side-effects that can occur. For further information, questions or comments about this web site, please send email to the Webmaster . Copyright 1997 Healthy Heart Program , St Paul's Hopital, B180-1081 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6.