Lipid-related cardiovascular risk beyond low-density lipoprotein cholesterol - PubMed
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- #ASCVD
- #Lipid risk factors
- #Cardiovascular pharmacology
- LDL cholesterol is a key driver of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
- Remnant particles and lipoprotein(a) are now recognized as causal factors for ASCVD, leading to new drug development.
- Lipoprotein(a) levels are genetically determined, while remnant cholesterol is linked to overeating, obesity, and diabetes.
- With rising obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, targeting lipids beyond LDL cholesterol is increasingly important.