Bempedoic Acid – A New Treatment Alternative for Statin Intolerant Patients?

Statin drugs play an important role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and have been shown to improve the prognosis of patients with established atherosclerotic heart disease. Statins, however,  are not without side effects, and 7 to 29% of patients report adverse musculoskeletal effects that limit their ability to use them as recommended by clinical … Read more

Intermittent Fasting and Health – What’s the Scientific Evidence?

Our human ancestors had different food habits than we do. They did not routinely eat two to three regularly spaced, large meals every day. Indeed, food was often scarce, and there may have been long periods between meals. Furthermore, through the ages, fasting has been practiced in many communities for cultural and religious purposes. As … Read more

The Difference Between LDL-Cholesterol (LDL-C) and LDL Particle Number(LDL-P)

The role of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the evolution of heart disease is fairly well established. In addition, the benefits of pharmacological treatment with agents that lower LDL-C in high-risk patients are well documented. Lipoproteins are biochemical structures that enable the transport of lipids such as cholesterol in the circulation. LDL-C represents the amount … Read more

Lipoprotein(a)

Recent scientific evidence shows that the blood concentration of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is an important marker for the risk of developing heart disease. Nonetheless, Lp(a) measurements are not widely available and are seldom used in routine clinical practice. A traditional lipid panel measures total cholesterol, triglycerides,and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) The numbers are then used to … Read more