NB Hot Topics Podcast

S4 E11: Inflammation vs Cholesterol and CVD; Bempedoic Acid; Coffee & Tea for T2DM

Apr 20, 2023

18:35

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

Bempedoic Acid and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Statin Intolerant Patients

2min

Bempedoic Acid: A Monotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease

3min

The Benefits of Bempedoic Acid for Cardiovascular Disease

4min

The Effects of Inflammation on Cardiovascular Risk

2min

The Importance of Inflammation in Cardiovascular Events

3min

The Effects of Coffee on All Cause Mortality

2min

Welcome to another Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. With general practice becoming an increasingly popular political battleground, we focus on the latest research.

In this edition, we look at whether bempedoic acid actually reduces cardiovascular events and death as well as reducing cholesterol. Ever wondered which is more important in causing CVD: inflammation or cholesterol? A new paper in the Lancet examines this in patients already taking statins. We also explore what is best to drink if you (or your patient) have type 2 diabetes. Can coffee and tea actually be good for you?

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References

NEJM Bempedoic acid
Lancet Inflammation vs chol in CVD
BMJ what to drink in T2DM

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