What approach should be taken to address young adults with hypercholesterolemia?
When young adults with hypercholesterolemia or multiple risk factors are identified, lifestyle intervention is indicated. This should include estimation of lifetime risk using the Pooled Cohort Equations, risk discussions, and intensive lifestyle changes to reduce the hyperlipidemia and associated cardiovascular risk factor burden. For those with higher LDL-C levels, long-term statin therapy may be indicated.