What is the purpose of the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction?
The purpose of the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction is to provide information and assist decision making to healthcare professionals regarding the management of dyslipidemia for reducing cardiovascular risk. It is based on a systematic review of both clinical trial and epidemiological evidence, and provides a clear explanation of the logical relationships between various care options and health outcomes while rating both the quality of the evidence and the strength of the recommendation. However, it is not intended to define a standard of care nor should it be construed as one, and variations in practice may occur when clinicians take into account the needs of individual patients, available resources, and limitations unique to an institution or type of practice. 