Risk factors that modify LDL goals include
- Cigarette smoking
- Hypertension (BP 140/90 mmHg or on antihypertensive medication)
- Low HDL-cholesterol (<40 mg/dL )
- Family history of premature CHD (CHD in male first degree relative <55 years or CHD in female first degree relative <65 years)
- Age (men 45 years; women 55 years)
