A new medication that combines an already approved drug with a new unapproved one has been shown to cut the level of LDL, or “bad” cholestero l, when statins aren’t helping enough. In the Phase 3 ...
In these cases, starting a statin at a young age can prevent decades of plaque buildup, says Adedapo Iluyomade, MD, a cardiologist at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Baptist Health South Florida. ...
Evolocumab's indication now includes adults at risk of cardiovascular events due to uncontrolled LDL-C, even without a formal diagnosis. The therapy is approved for use in patients with high LDL-C ...
Dr. PLN Kapardhi, Cath Lab Director, Senior Consultant, Cardiologist, Care Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad says, "When it comes to treating high LDL cholesterol, the first and most vital step is ...