Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke Recurrence
Low levels of HDL cholesterol and having two or more components of metabolic syndrome predict recurrence
LDL-C
Assessing HDL Anti Inflammatory Capacity Aids CV Risk Prediction
HDL anti-inflammatory capacity associated with cardiovascular disease events independent of cholesterol efflux capacity
High Intake of Cholesterol Associated with Higher Mortality
Increased mortality associated with egg consumption largely influenced by cholesterol intake.
Total Cholesterol May Influence Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Migraine
A team of researchers conducted a systematic review to examine the association between migraine and lipid profile differences.
Evkeeza Approved for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
The approval was based on data from the double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 ELIPSE HoFH trial.
Addition of Evolocumab to Statin Therapy Found to Lower Risk for Complex Coronary Disease Requiring Revascularization
Addition of evolocumab to statin therapy was found to lower the risk for complex coronary disease requiring revascularization.
Clinical Benefits of Lipid-Lowering Therapy in CAD With vs Without Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia were found to get more clinical benefits than those with CAD for comparable reductions in LDL-c.
Need for Early Coronary Artery Calcium Screening: Leveraging the Genetic Risk Score
A genetic risk score was found to be useful in identifying young individuals at high risk for coronary heart disease who need to undergo coronary artery calcium screening.
Lipoprotein Apheresis Treatment for Hyperlipoproteinemia and Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Lipoprotein apheresis was associated with reduced concentrations of LDL-C and Lp(a) in patients with hyperlipoproteinemia (a) and FH on a maximally tolerated lipid-lowering regimen.
Statins Found to Be Safe and Effective for the Treatment of Children With Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Pediatricians should be familiar with familial hypercholesterolemia and prescribe statins to treat this disorder.
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