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PCSK9 inhibitor trials have shown significant benefit for reduction in CVD events independent of whether or not the inhibitors lowered hsCRP. Ezetimibe makes an
by cthalupa 1y ago
PCSK9 inhibitor trials have shown significant benefit for reduction in CVD events independent of whether or not the inhibitors lowered hsCRP. Ezetimibe makes an impact on events without reducing hsCRP when administered on it's own. (But it is generally administered with a statin, and it seems that the combination does result in lower hsCRP than a statin on it's own)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4876179/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4876179/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36779348/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36779348/