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New AHA Guidelines Focus On Early Cholesterol Care, Risk Prevention
The new guidelines outline clear LDL goals and prioritise lifetime risk over just short-term predictions, encouraging doctors to screen and treat younger adults and even kids in some cases.
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Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
Both statin and ezetimibe are commonly prescribed medicines to manage high cholesterol levels. Read on as a doctor explains which one is better for you.
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Stopping Preventive Medications In Elderly Does Not Increase Risk Of Death Or Hospitalisation: Analysis
Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls.
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Statins Reduce Risk Of Mortality And Heart Problems In People With Type 2 Diabetes, Finds Study
The study found that the benefits of statins were also seen in people who were considered to have a low risk of developing heart disease within the next 10 years.
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Statins May Reduce Heart Disease Risks, Deaths In Diabetes Patients: New Study
Statins were found to lower the chances of dying from any cause and reduced the risk of major cardiac events for all patients, even those considered at low risk.
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New Experimental Drug Enlicitide May Cut "Bad" Cholesterol By Up To 60%
A new daily oral medication, enlicitide, has shown reductions in LDL cholesterol of up to 60% in a late-stage Phase 3 trial, matching the efficacy of injectable PCSK9 inhibitors.
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"Cholesterol Is Not The Culprit": Here's What Cardiologist Wants You To Know Before Taking Statins
Bad cholesterol (LDL) causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
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High Cholesterol Levels And Heart Disease Risk: Expert Decodes The Link
It's not uncommon for individuals to discover high cholesterol during a routine health check or when seeking medical attention after experiencing a heart attack.
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New AHA Guidelines Focus On Early Cholesterol Care, Risk Prevention
The new guidelines outline clear LDL goals and prioritise lifetime risk over just short-term predictions, encouraging doctors to screen and treat younger adults and even kids in some cases.
-
Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
Both statin and ezetimibe are commonly prescribed medicines to manage high cholesterol levels. Read on as a doctor explains which one is better for you.
-
Stopping Preventive Medications In Elderly Does Not Increase Risk Of Death Or Hospitalisation: Analysis
Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls.
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Statins Reduce Risk Of Mortality And Heart Problems In People With Type 2 Diabetes, Finds Study
The study found that the benefits of statins were also seen in people who were considered to have a low risk of developing heart disease within the next 10 years.
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Statins May Reduce Heart Disease Risks, Deaths In Diabetes Patients: New Study
Statins were found to lower the chances of dying from any cause and reduced the risk of major cardiac events for all patients, even those considered at low risk.
-
New Experimental Drug Enlicitide May Cut "Bad" Cholesterol By Up To 60%
A new daily oral medication, enlicitide, has shown reductions in LDL cholesterol of up to 60% in a late-stage Phase 3 trial, matching the efficacy of injectable PCSK9 inhibitors.
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"Cholesterol Is Not The Culprit": Here's What Cardiologist Wants You To Know Before Taking Statins
Bad cholesterol (LDL) causes plaque to build up in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.
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High Cholesterol Levels And Heart Disease Risk: Expert Decodes The Link
It's not uncommon for individuals to discover high cholesterol during a routine health check or when seeking medical attention after experiencing a heart attack.
