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Hypercholesterolemia or high blood cholesterol level is common in medical practice, but not all cases are equal. Some individuals may have a transient spike in cholesterol due to dietary indiscretions or a secondary cause. In contrast, others may carry a… Read More »High Cholesterol: Distinguishing Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) from Common Hyperlipidemia
Inclisiran is another therapeutic agent that exerts its effect by interfering with the PCSK9 molecule, not by inhibiting its action but by inhibiting its production inside the cytoplasm. Inclisiran uses the body’s naturally occurring machinery called RNA Interference (RNAi) pathway… Read More »Inclisiran: From RNA Interference (RNAi) to Cholesterol Management
Introduction PCSK9, or Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9, is a molecule that has gained a significant role in cardiovascular health and cholesterol management in recent years. First discovered in 2003, this protein plays a crucial role in cholesterol metabolism in… Read More »PCSK9 Inhibitors: The New Frontier in Cholesterol Management
https://youtu.be/Q70VY2m3bz8 Video: Bempedoic Acid mechanism of action Bempedoic acid is a novel treatment against hypercholesterolemia. It offers hope to patients struggling to control their cholesterol levels, mainly when traditional therapies fall short or cause undesirable side effects. High LDL cholesterol… Read More »Bempedoic Acid
Dr Reza Moazzeni | Cardiologist Westmead