Healthed Australia Why is LDL control important?
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May 14, 2025 Discover the crucial link between LDL cholesterol levels and cardiovascular health. Dive into case studies illustrating the impact of LDL management on preventing heart events. Explore how personalized treatment strategies can significantly improve patient outcomes. Learn effective ways to communicate the importance of LDL control to patients, ensuring they understand this silent risk factor.
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Clinical STEMI Case Story
- Dr. Adam Nelson shares a clinical case of a 45-year-old man with an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) due to plaque rupture.
- The patient's LDL was elevated at 3.8 mmol/L and he was discharged on multiple medications including high-dose statins.
LDL Lowering Universally Reduces Risk
- Lowering LDL cholesterol levels consistently reduces cardiovascular risk regardless of the method used.
- PCSK9 inhibitors are effective in very high-risk patients to lower LDL below 1 mmol/L and reduce events.
Low LDL Safe for Cognition
- Achieving very low LDL cholesterol levels does not impair cognitive function over long-term follow-up.
- Lowering LDL prevents stroke and is more likely beneficial than harmful to brain function.