Kolesterolsænkende behandling med PCSK9-inhibitorer

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Monoclonal antibodies inhibiting proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 constitute a new class of lipid-lowering drugs. Currently, evolocumab and alirocumab are marketed. A recent cardiovascular outcome study with evolocumab has shown a cardiovascular (CV) event reduction of 15% in high-risk individuals at very low levels of low-density lipoproteins. The adverse event profile up to two years is mild. Treatment is very costly, and data on CV endpoints are still limited. Treatment is restricted to patients at very high risk of getting CV diseases and on a maximal tolerated statin and ezetimibe treatment in addition to dietary intervention.

Bidragets oversatte titelCholesterol-lowering treatment with PCSK9-inhibitors
OriginalsprogDansk
ArtikelnummerV11170831
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind180
Udgave nummer20A
Antal sider4
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 2018

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