Experimental Cholesterol Pill Cuts Heart Attack Risk with 'Convenient' Once-Daily Dose

Experimental cholesterol pill cuts heart attack risk with 'convenient' once-daily dose

A new daily pill could provide an easier, more convenient way to lower cholesterol and reduce heart attack and stroke risk. The experimental medication, called Obicetrapib, underwent a Phase 3 clinical trial at Monash University in Australia. The trial included more than 2,500 people averaging 65…

Experimental cholesterol pill cuts heart attack risk with 'convenient' once-daily dose – Democratic Accent

A new daily pill could provide an easier, more convenient way to lower cholesterol and reduce heart attack and stroke risk. The experimental medication, called Obicetrapib, underwent a Phase 3 clinical trial at Monash University in Australia. The trial included more than 2,500 people averaging 65 years of age. All had either been diagnosed with heart disease or had genetically high cholesterol, according to a university press release.  THIS CHEA…

This heart problem may strongly increase heart attack and stroke risks

Atrial Fibrillation, or AF for short, is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly—sometimes too fast, sometimes too slow. It affects millions of people and has been a growing focus of research in the UK. While AF itself isn’t always life-threatening, it raises the risk of serious complications like stroke and heart […] The post This heart problem may strongly increase heart attack and stroke risks appeared first on Knowridge S…

Afib Raises Your Risk Of A Heart Attack (& These 2 Lifestyle Factors Could Be Contributing)

According to a study, some lifestyle factors may increase the risk of irregular heartbeat and stoke in postmenopausal women. The findings, here.