Bempedoic Acid Shows Promise for Preventing Cardiovascular Events in Statin-Intolerant Patients

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About The Study: The findings of this study suggest that treatment with bempedoic acid in high-risk primary prevention patients unable to tolerate recommended doses of statins has the potential to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events.

Authors: Steven E. Nissen, M.D., of the Cleveland Clinic, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jama.2023.9696)

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