Summary
Julian Halcox discusses the new trends in atherosclerosis and advances in lipid management
- Role of patient in self-care cardiovascular risk reduction
- Importance of lifestyle changes
- Risk factor control and blood pressure reduction (Sprint study)
- Role of lipid current lowering agents (e.g. Statins)
- Newer lipid lowering agents on the horizon (e.g. PCSK9 inhibitors)