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A Critical Appraisal of Lipid Management in the Post-Statin Era: Comparison on Guidelines, Therapeutic Targets, and

Jared Spitz1, Jaideep Patel2, Anandita Agarwala3

  • 1Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, Inova Health System, Falls Church, Virginia, USA.

JACC. Advances
|June 27, 2025
PubMed

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Managing cholesterol with statins and newer nonstatin therapies is crucial for preventing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This review covers current lipid management guidelines and complex case studies for ASCVD risk reduction.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Lipidology
  • Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Pathogenesis
  • Cholesterol Management Strategies

Background:

  • Low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) is a key factor in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) development.
  • Lipid management is a fundamental approach to mitigating ASCVD.
  • Numerous nonstatin therapies complement statin therapy for cholesterol management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current international lipid management recommendations.
  • To present and discuss complex, common clinical cases in lipid management.
  • To provide guidance on applying guideline-based and emerging evidence for ASCVD risk lipid management.

Main Methods:

  • Expert panel review of international lipid management guidelines.
  • Analysis of complex, real-world clinical scenarios.
  • Integration of current evidence into management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Established role of LDL-C in ASCVD pathogenesis.
  • Availability of diverse nonstatin therapies for hypercholesterolemia.
  • Need for expert guidance in applying guidelines to complex cases.

Conclusions:

  • Current guidelines provide a framework for lipid management in ASCVD.
  • Nonstatin therapies offer valuable options for achieving lipid goals.
  • Expert interpretation and application of evidence are essential for optimal ASCVD risk management.

Keywords:
atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseasecholesterollipidspharmacotherapypreventionstatinstriglycerides

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