Publications by authors named "Biswajit Kumar"
J Am Coll Cardiol
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Study Purpose
- : The research assessed the effectiveness of an "inclisiran first" strategy for patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who don't reach LDL-C goals, comparing this approach with usual care that only involves statins.
- Key Findings
- : 450 patients were randomized, showing that the "inclisiran first" approach resulted in a 60% reduction in LDL-C, compared to just 7% in usual care. It also helped a higher percentage of patients reach LDL-C targets (<70 mg/dL: 81.8% vs 22.2%).
- Safety and Tolerability
- : While the "inclisiran first" strategy did not lead to increased serious
