Pot heightens stroke, arrhythmia risks; keeping low LDL and BP slashes lifetime heart risk

MDedge Cardiocast

Getting high heightens stroke, arrhythmia risks

Cannabis use or abuse among the young was associated with adverse cardiovascular consequences in two studies.

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Bempedoic acid cuts LDL by 15% in patients with high levels despite maximal treatment

CLEAR Wisdom may fill a niche for patients who can't get levels down.

Low LDL-C and blood pressure can reduce lifetime risk of CVD by 80%

The effects were seen in those with genetic variants linked with low LDL cholesterol and systolic blood pressure.

Statins in children cut long-term CVD risk in familial hypercholesterolemia

There were no cardiovascular-related deaths and one event in treated patients who were followed for 20 years