what are the Recommendation for Monitoring
Referenced studies that support the recommendation are
summarized in Online Data Supplement 17.?
Adherence to changes in lifestyle and effects of LDL-C?lowering medication should be assessed by measurement of fasting lipids and appropriate safety indicators 4 to 12 weeks after statin initiation or dose adjustment and every 3 to 12 months thereafter based on need to assess adherence or safety.S