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ReviewHerz2022

[Novel options to maximize oral lipid lowering treatment : Role of bempedoic acid in combination treatment].

Andrea Baessler, Marcus Fischer

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Review in Herz, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Andrea BaesslerKlinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin II, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland. andrea.baessler@ukr.de.
Marcus FischerKlinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin II, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epidemiological, randomized, controlled, clinical and genetic studies confirm that low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a causative factor for atherosclerotic diseases. The current European Society of Cardiology and European Atherosclerosis Society (ESC/EAS) guidelines on the management of dyslipidemia recommend a target LDL-C < 55 mg/dl and at least a 50% reduction in baseline LDL‑C for high-risk patients; however, these target values are often not achieved in routine clinical practice, as shown by recent cross-sectional data from EUROASPIRE or DaVinci. Therefore, combination treatment is recommended, which, as with treatment of blood pressure, can improve the success of treatment. Bempedoic acid is a new substance, which is suitable for combination treatment and represents an alternative particularly for patients with statin-associated muscular symptoms. Bempedoic acid reduces LDL‑C by approximately 25% in statin-naïve patients and by some 18% in addition to statins. In a fixed doses combination with ezetimibe, bempedoic acid can lower LDL‑C by up to 45% in statin-naïve patients and by 38% (placebo-corrected) in addition to statins. Bempedoic acid is generally very well tolerated: however, it can lead to a reversible increase in uric acid. Occasionally, a slight decrease in hemoglobin has been documented. Therefore, it is recommended that not only changes in lipid levels but also uric acid and hematological parameters should be monitored in the first 3 months.

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Anticholesteremic AgentsAtherosclerosisHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsCholesterol, LDLCross-Sectional StudiesDicarboxylic AcidsFatty AcidsHumansUric Acid8-hydroxy-2,2,14,14-tetramethylpentadecanedioic acidAnticholesteremic AgentsCholesterol, LDLDicarboxylic AcidsFatty AcidsHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsUric AcidCardiovascular riskDyslipidemiaHypercholesterolemiaLDL cholesterolStatin intolerance

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