Login / Signup

Assessment of Low LDL Cholesterol in Patients Treated by PCSK9 Inhibition: Comparison of Martin/Hopkins and Friedewald Estimations.

Aya EgbariaWalid SalibaBarak Zafrir
Published in: Cardiovascular drugs and therapy (2020)
In real-world practice of high-risk patients achieving low LDL-C under PCSK9i, Martin/Hopkins algorithm displayed significant proportion of LDL-C upward discordance compared to the Friedewald equation, particularly observed in patients with elevated triglycerides, identifying patients that may need treatment intensification.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • low density lipoprotein
  • chronic kidney disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • healthcare
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • prognostic factors
  • primary care
  • patient reported outcomes
  • high density