How do patients generally approach managing their cholesterol levels?
All three participants generally did not experience issues regarding adherence to statins, and they had a general preference for reducing their CV risk via non-pharmacologic treatments. They had health concerns in addition to their cholesterol and stressed the importance that providers consider comorbidities when managing their cholesterol. Two participants are primarily concerned with cholesterol levels and heart health, while another was more concerned with chronic conditions or other diseases posing more immediate barriers to their life. Whether dyslipidemia was a patient s primary health care concern depended on their risk levels, comorbidities, and family history.