Circulation

Lowering triglycerides linked to reduced heart risk across different cholesterol-lowering treatments

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Abstract

Randomized trials of therapies that primarily lowered triglycerides have not consistently shown reductions in cardiovascular events.

  • There is a lack of consistent evidence linking triglyceride-lowering therapies to reduced cardiovascular incidents.
  • Not all interventions aimed at lowering triglycerides have resulted in improved heart health outcomes.
  • The relationship between triglyceride levels and cardiovascular events remains unclear based on current trial data.

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