If people with a recent heart problem lower their 'bad' cholesterol by more than half right away, they might get more heart protection from stronger cholesterol treatment.

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Effect of More Intensive LDL-C-Lowering Therapy on Long-term Cardiovascular Outcomes in Early-Phase Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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2021 Jul

The study found that lowering bad cholesterol by more than half early after a heart problem leads to better long-term heart health, which supports the claim.

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Effect of More Intensive LDL-C-Lowering Therapy on Long-term Cardiovascular Outcomes in Early-Phase Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.04.019

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