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Comments on the most important and recent studies involving PCSK9i

Richard Češka

    Vnitrni Lekarstvi
    |February 2, 2019
    PubMed

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    New PCSK9 inhibitors like evolocumab and alirocumab significantly lower LDL-cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular events. This biological treatment for hypercholesterolemia is safe and effective, supporting the "lower is better" hypothesis.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Pharmacology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Hypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
    • PCSK9 inhibitors represent a novel class of lipid-lowering agents.
    • Previous treatments have limitations in achieving target LDL-cholesterol levels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review key studies on PCSK9 inhibitors.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of evolocumab, bococizumab, and alirocumab.
    • To assess the impact of these inhibitors on cardiovascular events.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of pivotal clinical trials: FOURIER (evolocumab), SPIRE (bococizumab), and ODYSSEY Outcomes (alirocumab).
    • Analysis of data on LDL-cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular event rates.
    • Assessment of patient safety and tolerability profiles.

    Main Results:

    • All studied PCSK9 inhibitors demonstrated significant reductions in LDL-cholesterol.
    • Cardiovascular event reduction was observed and correlated with LDL-cholesterol levels.
    • The treatments were generally safe and well-tolerated by patients.

    Conclusions:

    • PCSK9 inhibitors provide a positive impact on managing hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease.
    • The "lower is better" hypothesis for LDL-cholesterol is supported by these findings.
    • This therapeutic approach may significantly reduce atherothrombotic cardiovascular diseases.
    Keywords:
    alirocumab - bococizumab - evolocumab - FOURIER - cardiovascular disease - LDL-cholesterol - ODYSSEY Outcomes - SPIRE

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