Videos
What are the gaps in knowledge about the PCSK9 inhibitors
Large clinical studies of innovative monoclonal antibodies targeting PCSK9 to significantly reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Professor Evan Stein predicts the therapies will be on the market in 2015.
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Will the PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies replace other lipid lowering treatment used with statins
Where will the new PCSK9 inhibitors fit into the treatment of people whose raised low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) puts them at high risk of cardiovascular disease? Leading researcher, Professor Frederick Raal discusses this important question.
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ODYSSEY FH and patient unmet needs
Less than 1% of people with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), the commonest genetic disorder in the world are diagnosed. As FH patients have significantly elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) their consequent risk of cardiovascular death is greatly increased. Therefore, the results of the ODYSSEY…
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ODYSSEY FHI FHII
Fewer than 80% of familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) patients achieved an LDL-C level of
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ODYSSEY trials at ESC Congress Hotline
ESC Congress 2014: Lipids Hotline: ODYSSEY TRIALS Prof Alberto Zambon, University of Padua, Italy discusses the four ODYSSEY trials with the PCSK9 inhibitor alirocumab presented at ESC Congress Hotline Sunday. Addition of a new investigational agent – Alirocumab – to high doses of statins result…
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The role of PCSK9 inhibitors in FH
Monoclonal antibodies targeting PCSK9 have been shown to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by 30-40% in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) who still have LDL receptors. Studies also show that the investigational drug, evolocumab was well tolerated, Dr Dirk Blom said.
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Take home messages from ACC2014
Results of studies presented in 2014, show that PCSK9 inhibitors: 1) very effectively reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C); and 2) show consistently predictable safety profiles. The positive results of short-term studies are now being reported in longer terms and larger clinical studies, Dr Evan…
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Does PCSK9 inhibition impact atherosclerosis?
Research shows that progression of atherosclerosis – narrowing of the coronaries due to high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) – may be reduced if statins are combined with new PCSK9 inhibitors. This could prevent heart attacks according to one of the trialists, Professor Steve Nicholls from…
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New ACC/AHA guidelines for cholesterol management: View from the Editors
Should low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets have been dropped from guidelines? Probably not argues Professor Henry Ginsberg, Co-editor of the PCSK9 Forum.
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Do the PCSK9 inhibitors have pleiotropic effects?
Experimental studies show that significant reductions in low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) will significantly reduce inflammation which is important in Atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) says Professor Erik Stroes.
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