Think "LOWER IS BETTER" for LDL in high CV risk patients
Overview As a cardiovascular pharmacist, there is an ongoing debate regarding the nece…
Start with HIGH-dose atorvastatin after stroke
New evidence will spark questions about whether to aim for an LDL goal in patients with a…
Diet for Dyslipidemia
Introduction Dyslipidemia refers to high blood levels of low-density lipoprotein cho…
When should statins be prescribed for patients younger than 40 years old?
When should statins be used in adults under age 40? ― Statins clearly improve outcomes re…
Optimization of lipids in CARDIOvascular patients
Overview Focus on statin dose statin dose instead of LDL levels. It's not about a…