Key Recommendations from the 2013 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline on Cholesterol Treatment
| Risk Strata | Clinical Characteristics | Recommended Statin Intensity |
|---|---|---|
| Highest risk | CVD with age ≤ 75 years | High |
| CVD with age > 75 years | Moderate | |
| Moderate risk | LDL ≥ 190 | High |
| Diabetes mellitus, age 40-75 years and estimated 10-year CVD risk ≥ 7.5% | High | |
| Estimated 10-year CVD risk ≥ 10% and age 40 to 75 years | Moderate or high | |
| Lower risk | Diabetes mellitus, age 40 to 75 years and estimated 10-year CVD risk < 7.5% | Moderate |
| Estimated 10-year CVD risk 7.5% to 10% and age 40 to 75 years | Moderate or high |
CVD, cardiovascular disease; LDL, low-density lipoprotein.