Opinion|Videos|January 22, 2025
CLEAR-Outcomes Data: Primary Prevention With Bempedoic Acid
Key Takeaways
- Pediatric lipid screening is vital for early dyslipidemia detection, reducing future cardiovascular disease risk.
- Guidelines suggest universal screening at ages 9-11 and 17-21, with selective screening for at-risk children.
Panelists discuss how the CLEAR-outcomes trial demonstrated bempedoic acid’s efficacy in primary prevention of cardiovascular events, informing its clinical implementation for patients with statin intolerance or inadequate LDL-C control.
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