What are the implications of the ACC/AHA Class I guidelines for US Hispanics/Latinos?
The American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) Class I guidelines for the treatment of cholesterol to reduce atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk have implications for US Hispanics/Latinos based on findings from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). These findings suggest that the modified risk assessment and cholesterol treatment strategies may be more effective for US Hispanics/Latinos. Furthermore, the guidelines provide guidance on the importance of screening for cardiovascular risk factors, educating patients on lifestyle modifications to reduce risk, and the appropriate use of statins and other lipid-lowering agents in order to reduce risk of myocardial infarction in this population.