If we keep bad cholesterol levels low over time by adjusting treatment, it might help stop heart disease before it starts.

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The LDL cumulative exposure hypothesis: evidence and practical applications

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2024 Oct

The study says keeping bad cholesterol low over time adds up to less heart disease risk, and adjusting treatment to stay under a 'cholesterol limit' can prevent heart attacks. This matches the claim perfectly.

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The LDL cumulative exposure hypothesis: evidence and practical applications

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DOI: 10.1038/s41569-024-01039-5

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