
New LDL-lowering drug is under FDA review
03/15/19 • 6 min
This week in MDedge Cardiocast: A novel drug lowers LDL in on top of maximums statins, invasive cardiology is a top money maker for hospitals, a meta-analysis parses the heart and kidney benefits of new diabetes drugs, and the AHA warns that heart-harming toxins may hurt hookah smokers.
This week in MDedge Cardiocast: A novel drug lowers LDL in on top of maximums statins, invasive cardiology is a top money maker for hospitals, a meta-analysis parses the heart and kidney benefits of new diabetes drugs, and the AHA warns that heart-harming toxins may hurt hookah smokers.
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