Third Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III): Executive Summary

On November 12, 2013, new clinical practice guidelines on this topic were published online by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), "2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults." This publication for health professionals summarizes recommendations derived from the evidence-based full clinical guidelines. Key tables and figures from the full report from the Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) are included for easy reference.