How to fix heart disease
New research from London-based universities suggests that early intervention to reduce LDL cholesterol is more effective than waiting for high-risk stages. Small, early reductions in cholesterol can significantly lower the risk of cardiac events while requiring lower doses of medication.
Why it matters
This finding could shift medical guidelines toward preventative care, potentially reducing the long-term burden of heart disease and medication side effects.
Studies by Imperial College London and University College London have revealed methods of reducing harmful LDL cholesterol by over 60% within early cases. Recent findings by Imperial College London have proved a reduction of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) – commonly referred to as bad cholesterol – levels early on could be far more effective than later-stage treatment.
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