Early cholesterol care urged in 30s to cut lifetime heart risk
New guidelines from the ACC, AHA and other medical groups say treating high cholesterol may begin as early as age 30 for people with LDL cholesterol of 160 mg/dL or higher, a strong family history of premature heart disease, or a high 30-year cardiovascular risk, with statins plus lifestyle changes recommended to lower lifetime risk of heart attack and stroke. The article discusses what treatment might look like, why doctors urge earlier action, and what the target cholesterol levels might be, inviting readers to share questions for CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta.