The Living Guidelines: Chronic Stable Angina Pectoris General Considerations for Lipid Management Suggest Revisions to the CLASS I Guidelines

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Class I Guidelines

 * 1) Dietary therapy for all patients should include reduced intake of saturated fats (to < 7% of total calories), trans-fatty acids, and cholesterol (to <200 mg/day). Class I (Level of Evidence: B)
 * 2) Daily physical activity and weight management are recommended for all patients. Class I (Level of Evidence: B)
 * 3) Recommended lipid management includes assessment of a fasting lipid profile. Class I (Level of Evidence: B)