New trial shows lowering LDL-cholesterol to 0.8mmol/L continues to provide benefit

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New trial shows lowering LDL-cholesterol to 0.8mmol/L continues to provide benefit

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Heart and stethoscope

A patient returns to his GP following hospitalisation for an acute coronary syndrome; he has a very low LDL cholesterol level, but his wife is concerned it is too low. Auckland cardiologist Chris Ellis summarises some recent trial data to help provide reassurance

A 58-year-old teacher comes in for review two months after a hospital admission with an unher­alded anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction Key