Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol
High Total Cholesterol Protects Against Cognitive Decline
Findings among elderly whose total cholesterol increased from midlife levels
Treatment Effect of Fenofibrate Varies in Patients With T2DM
Treatment effect is greater in patients with dyslipidemia; absolute risk reduction of 2.15 percent
Greater Prior Authorization Requirements Seen for PCSK9i Rx
PA requirements are more extensive for PCSK9is than for other cardiometabolic drugs
LDL-C Still High in Autosomal Recessive Hypercholesterolemia
Increase in use of high-intensity statin, ezetimibe; only 23.1 percent reach LDL-C of <100mg/dL
No Link Between Pre-Op Cholesterol, Post-Op Pain
Findings based on patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer
Lipid-Linked Genetic Risk Tied to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Genetic elevation of LDL-C linked to increased AAA risk; increase for HDL-C linked to lower risk of AAA
Almonds With/Without Chocolate May Improve Lipid Profiles
Findings based on a small study assessing diet combinations in overweight people
Measuring Plasma PCSK9 May ID Resistance to PCSK9 Inhibitors
Most patients experience increase of at least 3.7-fold in plasma PCSK9 levels after treatment
The American Heart Association, Nov. 11-15
The American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held from Nov. 11 to 15 in...
Rate of Approval for PCSK9i Therapy 47 Percent
Clinical factors and payer type linked to likelihood of approval, with highest approval for Medicare
