Practical Cardiology Newsletter

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News from the 87^th Annual Congress of the European Atherosclerosis Society

Fixed-dose Lipid-lowering Combination Bests Either Drug Alone

MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands--The significant combined effect of bempedoic acid and ezetimibe on LDL-C in patients at high risk for CV events may suggest a new era of non-statin therapy.

High Lipoprotein(a) Levels not Linked to Increased Prothrombotic Effects

MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands—Study results suggest that clinical trials of novel treatments targeting Lp(a) will not be affected by subjects with CV disease receiving antiplatelet therapy.

PLUS: MORE ON CVD PREVENTION FROM PRACTICAL CARDIOLOGY

9 Questions on Primary CV Disease Prevention based on 2019 ACC/AHA Guidelines

Fish Oil Prescribed vs Fish Oil Taken: A First Look

Medical Nutrition Therapy for Dyslipidemia: Costs and Benefits

Upgrade your skills with the ECG Certificate course

—the efficient and affordable way to advance competencies of staff who already perform ECGs. Earn a certificate, digital badge, and 5 CEs. All online. From the medical assistant certification specialists, AMT.