Experiences of People Diagnosed with High Levels of LDL Cholesterol and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Results from a Multinational Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels are a leading risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), a major global cause of illness and death. Patients' qualitative insights about experiences, priorities, and needs are essential for creating more targeted, patient-centered quality improvement interventions.

Objectives

To document the experiences of people with high levels of low-density LDL-C in three countries.

Methods

Qualitative study of 60-min in-depth interviews with 50 adult patients from Australia, Brazil, and the United States. The study was overseen by a Steering Committee comprising patients, patient advocates, researchers, and cardiologists. The interviews explored pathways and barriers to high LDL-C diagnosi

SUBMITTER: Johnson N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273682 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature