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Pierre Amarenco Articles

LDL cholesterol targets in stroke patients: where to?

Professor Pierre Amarenco, Bichat Hospital, University of Paris, France, makes the case for reconsideration of LDL cholesterol targets to prevent stroke, based on evidence from recent trials. Stroke is a major contributor to the global cardiovascular disease burden (1). Major modifiable risk factors including elevated…

Posted on 22 June 2020 | Posted by Pierre Amarenco | Posted in From the Editors

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