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Cardiology
Meta-analysis
PCSK9 inhibitors significantly reduce LDL-C levels in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
PCSK9 inhibitors lower LDL but not stroke risk
This meta-analysis of 63,328 patients evaluated the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of alirocumab, evolocumab, and inclisiran compared to st…
A large meta-analysis finds PCSK9 inhibitors cut LDL and heart attacks, but stroke risk was unchanged. Evolocumab may offer the best value.
Frontiers
Aug 9, 2026
Cardiology
Sys. Review
PCSK9 inhibitors reduce LDL-C by 35.44% in children with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia
PCSK9 inhibitors lower LDL cholesterol in children with high risk
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that PCSK9 inhibitors as add-on therapy significantly reduced…
New data shows PCSK9 inhibitors significantly lower bad cholesterol in children who do not reach health goals on standard medications.
medRxiv
Aug 9, 2026
Nephrology
RCT
Inclisiran reduces LDL cholesterol by up to 54.7% in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Trial shows consistent cholesterol reduction for heart disease patients
This Phase 3 randomized controlled trial evaluated inclisiran in 3,660 patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and atherosc…
A large trial shows that a new injection can significantly lower bad cholesterol in people with high risk for heart disease.
Jul 4, 2026
Genetics & Precision Medicine
RCT
Inclisiran plus usual care improves LDL-C goal attainment after acute coronary syndrome
Inclisiran helps heart patients hit cholesterol goals fast
This phase 3b open-label RCT in 400 patients discharged after acute coronary syndrome found that adding inclisiran to usual care led to sign…
A new shot helped 3 in 4 recent heart attack patients reach LDL targets within 90 days, far more than usual care alone.
May 20, 2026