A new approach to how doctors treat heart disease was released by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology Tuesday. The guidelines target four specific groups of patients to further prevent stroke and heart disease.

The guidelines are meant to start a conversation between doctor and patient on how to personalize treatment. This will mean less emphasis on specific blood cholesterol scores and more focus on comprehensive approaches to lowering patient risk through early treatment.

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The New York Times article on Experts Reshape Treatment Guide for Cholesterol

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Chicago Tribune article on Cholesterol treatment advice may double number in U.S. on drugs