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steven e nissen, md
Expert Q&A
03/29/2024
Steven E. Nissen, MD, lead author of the study “Bempedoic Acid And Cardiovascular Outcomes In Statin-Intolerant Patients,” answers questions on the importance of his team’s research on bempedoic acid, how...
03/29/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/26/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated whether patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are utilizing high-intensity statins in their routine care of the disease.
01/26/2024
Video
Video
12/16/2023
In this video, Paul M. Ridker, MD, MPH, discusses his team's recent study, which found that vascular inflammation levels in patients on statin therapy are better predictors of future cardiovascular events...
12/16/2023
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Statins
Statins
11/05/2019
There is debate surrounding the use of PCSK9 inhibitors among patients who are intolerant to statins. What is your opinion? Let us know by taking our poll.
11/05/2019
Statins
Statins
08/15/2019
Statins can help manage severe dyslipidemia in young patients. Do you think it is prescribed enough among this patient population? Share your thoughts by answering this poll.
08/15/2019
Statins
Statins
11/26/2018
It is common for patients to present with muscle adverse events after taking high-dose statin therapy. Do you know what to do after a patient presents with such symptoms?
11/26/2018
Statins
Statins
11/08/2018
Dementia
Dementia
11/07/2018
Louis is a 68-year-old man in otherwise good health who several months ago received a recommendation for a statin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
11/07/2018

Clinical Insights

Expert Q&A
steven e nissen, md
Expert Q&A
03/29/2024
Steven E. Nissen, MD, lead author of the study “Bempedoic Acid And Cardiovascular Outcomes In Statin-Intolerant Patients,” answers questions on the importance of his team’s research on bempedoic acid, how...
03/29/2024
Video
Video
12/16/2023
In this video, Paul M. Ridker, MD, MPH, discusses his team's recent study, which found that vascular inflammation levels in patients on statin therapy are better predictors of future cardiovascular events...
12/16/2023
Expert Q&A
Expert Q&A
12/09/2023
Gulsen Ozen, MD, answers questions about her team’s research in the use of statins to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
12/09/2023
Statins
Statins
07/02/2022
The medical community is uniquely positioned to help combat the spread of medical misinformation. Now that online groups opposed to proven medical interventions are taking aim at statins, here is what...
07/02/2022
Statins
Statins
07/08/2021
James Matera, DO, discusses how lipid disorders impact the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), and whether statins are safe for use in patients with comorbid lipid disorders and CKD.
07/08/2021