# Lab Values to Know for Boards - LDL [NP Confidence Corner]

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Podcast: [Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-deal-nurse-practitioner-club-2472356)
Published: 2026-07-01T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

LDL is one of the most important lab values to understand for NP boards because it plays a central role in cardiovascular risk and treatment decisions. In this minisode, I review the key LDL targets to know, explain when high-intensity statins come into play, and walk you through the clinical reasoning behind common board questions so you can confidently choose the next best step in dyslipidemia management. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial

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