How Do Indian Doctors Deal with Dyslipidemia? LAI National Survey
- Uniformity in the use of dyslipidemia guidelines to be emphasized as patients in India often consult many physicians over time: to avoid contradictory advice that negatively impacts adherence.
- There is a need to educate physicians regarding familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) diagnosis and its importance.
- The incidence of statin intolerance is low, so statin usage should increase.
- Statins should be started at the time of diabetes mellitus diagnosis.
- The usage of nonstatin drugs is very low.
- Fibrates are still preferred in patients with high TG.
- Lp(a) estimation rates are low.
- It is encouraging that 60% have read about LAI guidelines.
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