Pot heightens stroke, arrhythmia risks; keeping low LDL and BP slashes lifetime heart risk

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Getting high heightens stroke, arrhythmia risks

Cannabis use or abuse among the young was associated with adverse cardiovascular consequences in two studies.

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Bempedoic acid cuts LDL by 15% in patients with high levels despite maximal treatment

CLEAR Wisdom may fill a niche for patients who can't get levels down.

Low LDL-C and blood pressure can reduce lifetime risk of CVD by 80%

The effects were seen in those with genetic variants linked with low LDL cholesterol and systolic blood pressure.

Statins in children cut long-term CVD risk in familial hypercholesterolemia

There were no cardiovascular-related deaths and one event in treated patients who were followed for 20 years

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