National improvements in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol management of individuals at high coronary risk: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999 to 2002

The sharp increase in high-risk US residents at the goal and the drop in the untreated percentage of those above treatment threshold illustrate national improvements in the management of LDL-C for those at high coronary risk. High-risk subjects without CHD displayed less significant improvements, suggesting an opportunity for better recognition and management of these individuals.