Can’t take the side effects of statins? Bempedoic acid lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risks
Bempedoic acid, a cholesterol-lowering drug, has shown positive results in a large study, reducing major adverse cardiovascular events by 13% in patients who cannot tolerate statins. The study highlights the drug’s potential to offer a beneficial alternative for those unable to use first-line statin treatments, although its cholesterol-lowering effect is not as potent. The drug … Read more