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AUGUST 18, 2021

As one of the few significant new treatment options approved for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events since statins were approved about 30 years ago, when should icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) actually be used? The post When Should We Use Icosapent Ethyl?

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 22, 2023

We can turn some ALA from our diet into EPA and eventually DHA. Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is a highly purified form of EPA manufactured by Amarin Pharma, Inc. Here, we will discuss Vascepa alternatives that might be considered in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. Therefore, dietary sources are critical.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

LDL-C is known as the “bad” cholesterol, and we want that number to be as low as possible. Repatha is an antilipemic monoclonal antibody targeting PCSK9 and can be used in both primary and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in adults and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in children and adolescents.

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