ATP III Materials

	National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Institutes of Health
Health	Action e-Bulletin
	July 2001 Edition
	New Cholesterol Guidelines Published

	One out of every two men, and one out of every three women, will develop heart disease sometime in their life. Lowering cholesterol is a proven way to decrease the risk for a heart attack.
	The Third Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III [ATP III]) constitutes the National Cholesterol Education Program's (NCEP) updated clinical guidelines for cholesterol testing and management. The ATP III guidelines, which provide evidence-based recommendations, build on previous ATP reports and expand the indications for intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy in clinical practice.
	In order to assist health professionals to quickly and easily access ATP III materials and information, several practical tools have been developed. Additional tools have been designed for patients. ATP III Cholesterol Guidelines Web site This Web site provides information for health professionals, patients, and the media. Use this electronic information without further permission on your Web sites or copy it and email it to colleagues, clients, and friends! The Professional pages include: * The Executive Summary (full text) * ATP III At-A-Glance: Quick Desk Reference * 10-year Risk Calculator available in both an online or downloadable version * Archived NCQA/NHLBI Conference Webcast sessions * Palm OS Tools: Succinct and practical point-of-care references for download and use on Palm OS devices. * ATP III Guidelines Slide Set (PowerPoint, PDF, and Text-only versions available) * The ATP III Full Report, containing over 1,000 references, will be available on the ATP III Web site in the near future. The professional pages also include for download and use: ATP III Cholesterol Management Implementation Tool for Palm OS This easy-to-use program puts the Guidelines in the palm of your hand. The tool's interactive design quickly assists the busy clinician to implement the ATP III Cholesterol Guidelines for each patient at the point-of-care. Features include: * ATP III classification of lipid levels * ATP III CHD risk assessment * Treatment recommendations including: Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) and Drug therapy for lipid lowering * Information on the metabolic syndrome * Issues for special populations ATP III Guidelines Slide Set NHLBI is pleased to be able to offer this slide set for public use. The slides can be downloaded for use in computer slide shows, conventional slide presentations, and for online viewing via the Web site. In order to view or present your area of interest, the slide set consists of ten sections: Background, Detection and Evaluation, Goals and Treatment Overview, Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC), Drug Therapy, Metabolic Syndrome, Specific Dyslipidemias, Population Groups, Adherence, and Implementation. PUBLICATIONS: Click the links below for more information on these print publications and to order your own copy. "Third Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of the High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III): Executive Summary" (2001) This publication for health professionals summarizes recommendations derived from the evidence-based full clinical guidelines. Key tables and figures from the full report are included for easy reference. "High Blood Cholesterol - What You Need to Know" (2001) This publication for patients is based on the new ATP III clinical guidelines for cholesterol testing and management. Find out what your cholesterol numbers mean and what treatment your doctor may prescribe to help lower your cholesterol level. It includes a tool to estimate the risk for having a heart attack, within 10 years, and outlines ways to reduce risk. There are three easy ways to place your order. Choose any one at your convenience. You can order online at http://emall.nhlbihin.net, or contact the NHLBI Health Information Center by phone at (301) 592-8573, or email nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov. All materials mentioned in this bulletin are in the public domain, and may be used, reproduced, and/or linked to without further permission. The materials should not be used in direct product promotion. Please cite NHLBI as the source, and note the date of publication, where stated. PATIENT RESOURCES: Live Healthier, Live Longer Web Site This newly redesigned Web site is a valuable resource for patients. Specific cholesterol information can be obtained by choosing an area of interest. The Web site contains NHLBI's science-based information on heart disease risk factors and treatment options for individuals who want to prevent heart disease as well as for patients who have heart disease. Live Healthier, Live Longer contains many interactive features to help visitors gauge their risk for heart disease and lower their cholesterol or keep it low. We would greatly appreciate a quick note to let us know how you use this information. If you do not wish to receive additional notifications, please send a reply to this email, and type "unsubscribe" in the subject line.