Prof. Dr. John J.P. Kastelein @amsterdamumc @UvA_Amsterdam #CardiovascularRisk #ANGPTL3 #Cardiology #Heart #Research ...

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Prof. Dr. John J.P. Kastelein of the Department of Vascular Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, and the University of Amsterdam speaks about New and Emerging Therapies for Reduction of LDL-Cholesterol and Apolipoprotein B: JACC Focus Seminar 1/4.

Link to Article:
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.11.079?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_post&utm_campaign=twitter_post

Summary -

Novel, emerging low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies are under development for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, adding to the base of statins, ezetimibe, and proprotein convertase subtilisin–kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9i). Inclisiran, a PCSK9-inhibiting small interfering RNA molecule that only needs to be dosed twice a year, has the ability to help address existing obstacles to lipid-lowering therapy persistence and adherence. Patients with statin intolerance can benefit from bempedoic acid, which lowers LDL-C upstream from statins. In patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, angiopoetin-like 3 protein (ANGPTL3) inhibitors have been shown to provide potent LDL-C lowering without the significant side effects seen with lomitapide and mipomersen, and may minimize the need for apheresis. Finally, with the production of obicetrapib, CETP inhibitors may still be effective. From primary prevention and secondary prevention to null-null homozygous hereditary hypercholesterolemia patients, these novel agents provide clinicians the resources they need to effectively lower LDL-C across the entire spectrum of LDL-C–induced elevations of cardiovascular danger.

Aspects to Consider

• Despite existing methods, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease continues to be a major problem.

• Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is a significant cause of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

• The most commonly used pharmacological agents for reducing LDL-C are statins, ezetimibe, and PCSK9 inhibitor monoclonal antibodies.

• Inclisiran, bempedoic acid, ANGPTL3, and CETP inhibitors, all of which are still in production, have the potential to reduce residual LDL-C risk.