Educating the general population on the safe and best use of lipid-lowering agents is imperative, given the widespread availability of such therapies. Whether or not you are in favor of the ...

The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows ...

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Studying whether taking a commonly used heart medication can prevent dementia. The largest randomized trial ever conducted exclusively in older adults, PREVENTABLE tests the effectiveness of statins ...

Addressing dyslipidemia is crucial to reducing the burden imposed by cardiovascular disease. However, many current statins have major limitations. Moreover, innovative treatments need to address ...