How vigorous should we be in trying to lower LDL-C in patients who have statin intolerance? What is the role of combined—so-called “backbone”—statin treatment plus PCSK9 inhibitor therapy?

How vigorous should we be in trying to lower LDL-C in patients who have statin intolerance? What is the role of combined—so-called “backbone”—statin treatment plus PCSK9 inhibitor therapy?

How vigorous should we be in trying to lower LDL-C in patients who have statin intolerance? What is the role of combined—so-called “backbone”—statin treatment plus PCSK9 inhibitor therapy?


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CMEducation Resources IQ&A Cardiovascular Intelligence Zone | The Medical Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Lipid Medicine, Atherosclerosis and Diabetes Specialist's Perspective

Presenter

Erik S.G Stroes, MD, PhD

Erik S.G Stroes, MD, PhD

Professor Department of Vascular Medicine Academic Medical Center Amsterdam, The Netherlands