LDL cholesterol control: Would you like ezetimibe with your statin?

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LDL cholesterol control: Would you like ezetimibe with your statin?

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis discusses the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease via lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

Key points, Atorvastatin 80mg (top dose) will reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by about 55 per cent. Rosuvastatin 40mg (top dose) will lower LDL chole, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
References

Mach F, Baigent C, Catapano AL, et al. 2019 ESC/EAS guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias: lipid modification to reduce cardiovascular risk. Eur Heart J 2020;41(1):111–88.