Getting high heightens stroke, arrhythmia risks
Cannabis use or abuse among the young was associated with adverse cardiovascular consequences in two studies.
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Bempedoic acid cuts LDL by 15% in patients with high levels despite maximal treatment
CLEAR Wisdom may fill a niche for patients who can't get levels down.
Low LDL-C and blood pressure can reduce lifetime risk of CVD by 80%
The effects were seen in those with genetic variants linked with low LDL cholesterol and systolic blood pressure.
Statins in children cut long-term CVD risk in familial hypercholesterolemia
There were no cardiovascular-related deaths and one event in treated patients who were followed for 20 years
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