Faculty: Prof. Ulrich Laufs
Faculty: Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC
Faculty: Prof. John Kastelein, Chief Scientific Officer, NewAmsterdam Pharma
Faculty: Christie Ballantyne, MD
Cardiologists explore advances in lipid management, from statin intolerance to emerging lipid targets like ApoB and non-HDL cholesterol. The series emphasizes the pivotal role of combination therapy—including ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, and novel agents such as bempedoic acid and inclisiran—in achieving LDL-C goals. Special focus is given to cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibition as a breakthrough strategy, with trials showing potent LDL-C reduction, improved goal attainment, and promising effects on cognition and inflammation. Together, these discussions highlight how CETP inhibitors may redefine future cardiovascular therapy.