Assessment of dyslipidemia management in Turkey using a Delphi panel
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2024
Yazarlar: Umit Yasar Sinan, Mehmet Birhan Yilmaz, Ahmet Temizhan, Uygar Cagdas Yuksel, Baris Gungor, Tugba Kemaloglu Oz, Mesut Kus, Oner Ozdogan, Latife Meral KAYIKÇIOĞLU, Lale Tokgozoglu
Scientific Reports, Uluslararası, Wos, 2024, cilt 14, ss 31307-31307
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-82780-2
Özet
This study evaluated the management of dyslipidemia in Turkey with the goal of understanding current diagnosis and treatment patterns, as well as identifying unmet needs in achieving effective low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets. Using a Delphi panel consisting of nine expert cardiologists, the study reveals key gaps in dyslipidemia management, particularly in the underutilization of combination therapies, such as statins and PCSK9 inhibitors, which are crucial for achieving LDL-C targets in high-risk patients. The findings indicate that while many patients with very high cardiovascular risk are diagnosed, a significant proportion do not receive optimal treatment to reach LDL-C levels recommended by European guidelines. Addressing these gaps could lead to more effective management of dyslipidemia and reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in Turkey. The study's insights provide critical recommendations for clinicians and policymakers to improve clinical practice and health outcomes through more aggressive lipid-lowering strategies.