Dyslipidemia in Adults: How Recent Research and Recommendations Affect Nurse Practitioner Practice

Dyslipidemia management is currently guided by Adult Treatment Panel III recommendations. These guidelines, however, have not been updated since 2004, and they have significant limitations. This article reviews the current literature on management of dyslipidemia, including abnormalities related to low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, and triglycerides and examines research on alternative lipid markers. Clinical pearls for managing patients with dyslipidemia are included. The article concludes by considering expectations for updated guidelines to manage this condition.