Title

Role of Apolipoprotein B in the Clinical Management of Cardiovascular Risk in Adults

Authoring Organization

National Lipid Association

Publication Month/Year

September 4, 2024

Last Updated Month/Year

September 22, 2024

Document Type

Consensus

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

This National Lipid Association (NLA) Expert Clinical Consensus provides an overview of the physiologic and clinical considerations regarding the role of apolipoprotein B (apoB) measurement to guide clinical care based on the available scientific evidence and expert opinion.

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Assessment and screening, Prevention

Keywords

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), Cardiovascular Risk, Apolipoprotein B

Source Citation

Soffer DE, Marston NA, Maki KC, Jacobson TA, Bittner VA, Peña JM, Thanassoulis G, Martin SS, Kirkpatrick CF, Virani SS, Dixon DL, Ballantyne CM, Remaley AT. Role of apolipoprotein B in the clinical management of cardiovascular risk in adults: An expert clinical consensus from the national lipid association. J Clin Lipidol. 2024 Sep 5:S1933-2874(24)00240-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jacl.2024.08.013. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39256087.