Abstract

The Role of PCSK9 Inhibitors in Preventing Coronary Artery Disease

Highlights

  • Publication History: Lipid-lowering therapy with statins has been established as effective treatment for preventing cardiovascular events

  • Several clinical studies have demonstrated that proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol significantly when added to statin therapy [1,2]

  • Several clinical studies have demonstrated that PCSK9 inhibitors significantly reduce LDL cholesterol levels when added to statin therapy

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Summary

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Ryo Naito and Takatoshi Kasai2,3* 1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Japan 2Cardiovascular Respiratory Sleep Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan 3Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Japan

Introduction
Odyssey Long Term Study
Future Perspectives
Findings
Cardiovascular events
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