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Redefining Cardiovascular Prevention: The Science of Cholesterol
Despite decades of progress, elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol remains one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In this episode, Kausik Ray explores the evidence linking low-density lipoprotein cholesterol to atherosclerosis, discusses the challenges of achieving lipid targets in clinical practice, and reviews the latest therapeutic advances, from statins and ezetimibe to proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors and emerging treatments.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:17: Intro
01:17 – 02:23: LDL cholesterol
02:24 – 05:20…
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