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Bempedoic acid reduced major adverse cardiovascular events by 13% compared to placebo in statin-intolerant patients, with efficacy comparable to statins when normalized for LDL-C reduction.

Recent evidence suggests that limiting foods high in saturated and trans fats may be more beneficial for cholesterol management than focusing solely on dietary cholesterol intake.

Intramuscular fat accumulation poses a significant mortality risk, potentially surpassing that of obesity and muscle wasting, according to recent research.

Recent findings indicate that statin-naïve ACS patients with normal LDL-C levels at admission may face worse outcomes, challenging current perspectives on lipid management in cardiovascular care.

A low-usage extra virgin olive oil diet resulted in greater reductions of LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and blood glucose levels during a 4-week follow-up period compared to a high-usage diet.