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Cardiology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for heart disease and cardiovascular events, as well as associated diabetes, renal failure, and more...

An analysis of the CLEAR Outcomes trial suggests bempedoic acid was well-tolerated in Hispanic/Latinx and non-Hispanic/Latinx individuals with statin intolerance.

Analysis Finds Bempedoic Acid Reduces CV Risk, Regardless of Ethnicity

Alirocumab every 2 or 4 weeks significantly reduced LDL-C in pediatric patients with inadequately controlled heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Alirocumab Reduces LDL-C in Pediatric Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia 

Medical experts discuss the importance of screening for Lp(a) and ongoing trials targeting this protein. Moreover, other new targets for the treatment of hyperlipidemia are reviewed.

Novel Targets for Lipid Level Lowering and Implementation of Lipid Therapy

Drs Michos, McGowan, and Kohli discuss Lp(a) and the development of cardiovascular disease.

The Role of Lipoprotein A in Lipid Lowering

Drs Kohli and McGowan review recently published long-term efficacy and safety data on the use of a PCSK9-inhibitor.

Long-term efficacy and safety of PCSK9 inhibitors

The panelists discuss how and when to use combination therapy in patients with hyperlipidemia.

Starting Combination Therapy Early

Dr Michos discusses safety and efficacy of available nonstatin therapies and emerging agents for treating hyperlipidemia.

Nonstatin Lipid-Lowering Agents

Cardiologists discuss managing statin intolerance in clinical practice, highlighting the importance of creating individualized plans and when to initiate nonstatin therapies.

Statin Intolerance

Expert cardiologists discuss data on gender, racial, and ethnic disparities and how to address them in the management of hyperlipidemia.

Disparities in Managing Patients

The cardiology panelists discuss the importance of screening patients for hyperlipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia.

LDL Cholesterol as a Performance Measure

Lipid Management condition center page, resources on the topics of medical news and expert insight into lipidology can be found. Content includes articles, interviews, videos, podcasts, and breaking news on dyslipidemia research, treatment, and drug development.