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Causal relationship between PCSK9 inhibitor and autoimmune diseases: a drug target Mendelian randomization study
BackgroundIn addition to decreasing the level of cholesterol, proprotein convertase subtilis kexin 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor has pleiotropic effects,...
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Highlights of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Studies Presented at the 2024 American College of Cardiology Conference
Purpose of ReviewTo summarize selected late-breaking science on cardiovascular (CV) disease prevention presented at the 2024 Scientific Session of...
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PCSK9 Inhibitor Wars: How Does Inclisiran Fit in with Current Monoclonal Antibody Inhibitor Therapy? Considerations for Patient Selection
Purpose of ReviewTreatment of dyslipidemia represents one of the most crucial strategies to reduce risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular (CV)...
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Longitudinal variation of serum PCSK9 in ulcerative colitis: association with disease activity, T helper 1/2/17 cells, and clinical response of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor
AimsProprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) modulates CD4 + T cell differentiation and inflammatory response, the latter ones mediate...
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Vascular leak in sepsis: physiological basis and potential therapeutic advances
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterised by endothelial barrier dysfunction and impairment of normal microcirculatory function, resulting...
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Lipoprotein(a) and Benefit of PCSK9 Inhibition in Emergency Complex Higher-risk and Indicated Patients
ObjectiveThere is a large population of patients classified as complex higher-risk and indicated patients (CHIPs) in China with a poor prognosis. The...
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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction with immediate combination therapy of statin and ezetimibe compared to statin monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention
BackgroundCurrent guidelines recommend a stepwise initiation of lipid-lowering therapy after percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in...
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Statin intolerance management: a systematic review
BackgroundStatin intolerance is a key barrier to the effective prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Experts do not agree on...
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Polygenic Risk Score: Clinically Useful Tool for Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease and Benefit from Lipid-Lowering Therapy?
Improvement in risk prediction of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) using information on the genetic predisposition at an individual...
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Evolocumab attenuate pericoronary adipose tissue density via reduction of lipoprotein(a) in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a serial follow-up CCTA study
BackgroundPericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) density is a biomarker of vessel inflammation, which is supposed to be increased in patients with type 2...
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LOX-1 Regulation in Anti-atherosclerosis of Active Compounds of Herbal Medicine: Current Knowledge and the New Insight
Lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 (LOX-1) have recently been identified to be closely related to the occurrence and development...
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A Review of the Efficacy and Tolerability of Bempedoic Acid in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia
Despite the widespread use of statins and ezetimibe to decrease low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and associated atherosclerotic...
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Hyperlipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease in People with Type 1 Diabetes: Review of Current Guidelines and Evidence
Purpose of ReviewIn this review, we discuss the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in people with type 1 diabetes. We outline key risk factors...
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Statin administration or blocking PCSK9 alleviates airway hyperresponsiveness and lung fibrosis in high-fat diet-induced obese mice
BackgroundObesity is associated with airway hyperresponsiveness and lung fibrosis, which may reduce the effectiveness of standard asthma treatment in...
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Time-dependent effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists on cardiovascular benefits: a real-world study
BackgroundGlucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have shown cardiovascular benefits in cardiovascular outcome trials in type 2...
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Real-world effectiveness and safety of evolocumab in very high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease patients with acute ischemic stroke
BackgroundWe investigated evolocumab’s real-world effectiveness and safety on a background of statin therapy in the acute phase of ischemic stroke...