What are some potential reasons to measure LDL-C (or the lipid profile) in people with CKD after their initial presentation?
Potential reasons to measure LDL-C (or the lipid profile) in people with CKD after their initial presentation might include: assessment of adherence to statin treatment; change in RRT modality or concern about the presence of new secondary causes of dyslipidemia (Table 1); or to assess 10-year cardiovascular risk in patients aged o50 years and not currently receiving a statin (because knowledge of LDL-C in this case might suggest that a statin was required see Recommendation 2.2).