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Why Lower LDL-Cholesterol?

Steven Kornweiss, MD January 4, 2022 cardiovascular, lipidology, preventive medicine Leave a Comment

In 1978, a pathologist performing a routine autopsy made a remarkable discovery — A 76 year old woman without any sign of atherosclerosis.

What’s so remarkable about this?

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What is LDL-Cholesterol?

Steven Kornweiss, MD December 4, 2021 cardiovascular, lipidology Leave a Comment

The oversimplification of cardiovascular disease risk assessment—in which LDL-cholesterol is often the primary diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic target—leads to effective treatment of some people, but the ineffective treatment of others.

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