A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide,, and individuals who have already experienced an ASCVD event are at the highest risk of a new event. Achieving low levels of LDL-cholesterol (LDL-c) is a proven and safe strategy for preventing subsequent events. Current guidelines recommend LDL-c levels below 50 mg/dL or 55 mg/dL in secondary prevention., Available therapies, including statins, ezetimibe, anti-PCSK9 agents, and bempedoic acid, are sufficient for most patients to achieve LDL-c targets. Nevertheless, the […]
Keywords: Anticholesterelemic Agents; Anticholesteremic Agents; Cardiovascular Diseases; Implementation Science; Secondary prevention