Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
LDL cholesterol control: Would you like ezetimibe with your statin?
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LDL cholesterol control: Would you like ezetimibe with your statin?
Wednesday 30 August 2023, 12:25 AM

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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
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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.