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News from the 14th Expert Meeting of the Editorial Board of PCSK9 Education and Research Forum

The latest insights from this Closed Expert Meeting focus on lipoprotein(a) and cholesterol crystals and plaque stability.

Focus on lipoprotein(a): Is there any potential risk with very low levels?

Dr Anne Langsted (Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, and the University of Copenhagen, Denmark) discusses the evidence, including findings from the Copenhagen General Population Study.

Anne Langsted's presentation
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Cholesterol crystals: Does their formation have implications for plaque stability and cardiovascular events?

Prof John Chapman (Pitié-Salpétrière University Hospital, Paris, France) discusses whether the processes involved in cholesterol homeostasis within plaque tissue have implications for regression of atherosclerotic plaque.

Professor John Chapmans presentation
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More from FOURIER: Evolocumab effective in Asian patients

A new analysis from the FOURIER (Further Cardiovascular OUtcomes Research With PCSK9 Inhibition in Subjects with Elevated Risk) trial showed that evolocumab was equally effective in lowering the risk of cardiovascular events in Asian and non-Asian patients.

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New study: No effect on cognitive function with alirocumab

Treatment for up to 96 weeks did not affect cognitive function, assessed using the CANTAB (Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery) scale.

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