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ANMCO position paper on the management of hypercholesterolaemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome
- Source :
- European Heart Journal Supplements. 25:D312-D322
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- Oxford University Press (OUP), 2023.
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Abstract
- Patients suffering from acute coronary syndrome (ACS) present a high risk of recurrence and new adverse cardiovascular events after hospital discharge. Elevated plasma LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels have been shown to be a causal factor for the development of coronary heart disease, and robust clinical evidence has documented that LDL-C levels decrease linearly correlates with a reduction in cardiovascular events. Recent studies have also demonstrated the safety and efficacy of an early and significant reduction in LDL-C levels in patients with ACS. In this position paper, Italian Association of Hospital Cardiologists proposes a decision algorithm on early adoption of lipid-lowering strategies at hospital discharge and short-term follow-up of patients with ACS, in the light of the multiple evidence generated in recent years on the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia and the available therapeutic options, considering current reimbursement criteria.
- Subjects :
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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Details
- ISSN :
- 15542815 and 1520765X
- Volume :
- 25
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- European Heart Journal Supplements
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........25db124f5e0f35c0762571fe6d2f1e96