ODYSSEY Outcomes reports that post-ACS patients with starting LDL-C levels greater than 100 mg/dL benefited most, but you have noted the importance of assessing “aggregate risk” when identifying triggers for PCSK9-based therapy. Can you discuss this?

ODYSSEY Outcomes reports that post-ACS patients with starting LDL-C levels greater than 100 mg/dL benefited most, but you have noted the importance of assessing “aggregate risk” when identifying triggers for PCSK9-based therapy. Can you discuss this?

ODYSSEY Outcomes reports that post-ACS patients with starting LDL-C levels greater than 100 mg/dL benefited most, but you have noted the importance of assessing “aggregate risk” when identifying triggers for PCSK9-based therapy. Can you discuss this?


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Christian Ruff, MD

Christian Ruff, MD

Christian Ruff, MD Principal Investigator, ENGAGE-AF Trial TIMI Group Director, General Cardiology Brigham and Women’s Hospital Assistant Professor of Medicine Harvard Medical School Boston, MA