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Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31%

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260330001129.htm

by brandonb • 4 months ago

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toomuchtodo• 4 months ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolocumab

brandonb• 4 months ago

This study tested a relatively new drug, PCSK9 inhibitors, which lower LDL cholesterol/ApoB above and beyond what's possible with statins and ezetimibe.

The patient population was 3600 people with high-risk diabetes, but not atherosclerosis. So they're at elevated risk compared to the average person.

PCSK9 inhibitors are still expensive (about $1,800 per year), with pretty limited insurance coverage. But this will likely change as the evidence builds.

JoeAltmaier• 4 months ago

From 7% population to 5%. Sounds like a little or a lot, depending how you present the statistic.

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