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High ConfidenceIMPROVE-IT: Ezetimibe Added to Statin After Acute Coronary Syndromes
Cannon CP, et al • N Engl J Med
Key Finding
Adding ezetimibe to statin therapy reduces cardiovascular events after ACS.
Original title: “Ezetimibe Added to Statin Therapy after Acute Coronary Syndromes.”
Plain English Summary
Trial showing adding ezetimibe to statin therapy further reduces cardiovascular events.
Paradigm Relevance
How this study applies to different clinical perspectives:
Standard Medical
RelevantConventional clinical guidelines used by most doctors
Research Consensus
Current scientific understanding, often ahead of guidelines
Not directly relevant to this paradigm
Metabolic Optimization
Proactive targets for optimal health, not just disease absence
Not directly relevant to this paradigm
Study Details
- Type
- Landmark Study
Related Biomarkers
LDL CHOLESTEROL