ATP III Guidelines

• Major risk factors other than LDL:

  • Cigarette smoking
  • Hypertension (BP > 140/90 or on antihypertensive medication)
  • HDL cholesterol < 40 mg/dL
  • Family history of premature CHD

  • male first degree relative < 55 years or female first degree relative < 65 years

• Age: men 45+ years, women 55+ years