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Non-Statin LDL-C Treatment Options

Up to 30% of patients prescribed treatment to lower LDL-C are intolerant of statins and discontinue taking them1,2. Additionally, a large segment of the LDL-C population is not at treatment goal3. These patients require additional non-statin therapy or an entirely non-statin alternative.



When considering a non-statin therapy for your patients, whether as add-on or replacement, how important are each of the following traits: oral vs. injectable product, effect on CRP, low risk of new incident diabetes? European and US guidelines differ as do AHA/ACC and AACE/ACE; which guidelines do you follow and why?




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    I also follow AHA guidelines unless there is a compelling reason not to. Statin therapy is still considered first line along with lifestyle modification and non statin orals can be Show More
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    What about very high calcium scoring test? Ideas

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Non-Statin LDL-C Treatment Options

Up to 30% of patients prescribed treatment to lower LDL-C are intolerant of statins and discontinue taking them1,2. Additionally, a large segment of the LDL-C population is not at treatment goal3. These patients require additional non-statin therapy or an entirely non-statin alternative.

When considering a non-statin therapy for your patients, whether as add-on or replacement, how important are each of the following traits: oral vs. injectable product, effect on CRP, low risk of new incident diabetes? European and US guidelines differ as do AHA/ACC and AACE/ACE; which guidelines do you follow and why?

  • 3yr
    I also follow AHA guidelines unless there is a compelling reason not to. Statin therapy is still considered first line along with lifestyle modification and non statin orals can be Show More
  • 3yr
    What about very high calcium scoring test? Ideas

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Non-Statin LDL-C Treatment Options

Up to 30% of patients prescribed treatment to lower LDL-C are intolerant of statins and discontinue taking them1,2. Additionally, a large segment of the LDL-C population is not at treatment goal3. These patients require additional non-statin therapy or an entirely non-statin alternative.



When considering a non-statin therapy for your patients, whether as add-on or replacement, how important are each of the following traits: oral vs. injectable product, effect on CRP, low risk of new incident diabetes? European and US guidelines differ as do AHA/ACC and AACE/ACE; which guidelines do you follow and why?




  • 3yr
    I also follow AHA guidelines unless there is a compelling reason not to. Statin therapy is still considered first line along with lifestyle modification and non statin orals can be Show More
  • 3yr
    What about very high calcium scoring test? Ideas

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Non-Statin LDL-C Treatment Options

Up to 30% of patients prescribed treatment to lower LDL-C are intolerant of statins and discontinue taking them1,2. Additionally, a large segment of the LDL-C population is not at treatment goal3. These patients require additional non-statin therapy or an entirely non-statin alternative.



When considering a non-statin therapy for your patients, whether as add-on or replacement, how important are each of the following traits: oral vs. injectable product, effect on CRP, low risk of new incident diabetes? European and US guidelines differ as do AHA/ACC and AACE/ACE; which guidelines do you follow and why?




  • 3yr
    I also follow AHA guidelines unless there is a compelling reason not to. Statin therapy is still considered first line along with lifestyle modification and non statin orals can be Show More
  • 3yr
    What about very high calcium scoring test? Ideas

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Non-Statin LDL-C Treatment Options

Up to 30% of patients prescribed treatment to lower LDL-C are intolerant of statins and discontinue taking them1,2. Additionally, a large segment of the LDL-C population is not at treatment goal3. These patients require additional non-statin therapy or an entirely non-statin alternative.



When considering a non-statin therapy for your patients, whether as add-on or replacement, how important are each of the following traits: oral vs. injectable product, effect on CRP, low risk of new incident diabetes? European and US guidelines differ as do AHA/ACC and AACE/ACE; which guidelines do you follow and why?




  • 3yr
    I also follow AHA guidelines unless there is a compelling reason not to. Statin therapy is still considered first line along with lifestyle modification and non statin orals can be Show More
  • 3yr
    What about very high calcium scoring test? Ideas

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