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The study that led to an historic expanded label for bempedoic acid must be followed by more like it, said Steven Nissen, MD. There is much more to do.

Statin intolerance is a "vexing" problem for primary care clinicians and specialists alike. Bempedoic acid fills a distinct need in that tool box.

The CLEAR Outcomes PI explains the patient selection approach for bempedoic acid, now approved to reduce risk of CV events in addition to lowering LDL-C.

ACC.24: Adults with a history of CVD consumed more than double the recommended daily sodium amount, reported researchers.

ACC.24: Michael Koren, MD, highlights how the nonstatin lipid-lowering medication's mechanism of action against PCSK9 differs from others in the category.

ACC.24: The primary investigator of the VICTORION-INITIATE study explains why new strategies are needed to accelerate LDL-C lowering in high-risk individuals.

ACC. 24: A structured, systematic approach to lipid-lowering therapy in secondary prevention is needed to ensure targets are met and met swiftly, said researchers.

ACC.24: Data showed that individuals who used e-cigarettes were approximately 19% more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who had never vaped.

ACC.24: Loss of estrogen's cardioprotective effect could account for the 2-fold greater increase in CAC score seen among postmenopausal women compared with men.

ACC.24: Data showed that participants with ADHD who were prescribed stimulants were 17% more likely to develop cardiomyopathy at 1 year.