Cardiometabolic and Lipids Strategies for Primary Care-Disease State Network Year-in-Review-Lipids and CV Health

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The video discussed various topics related to lipid disease and cardiovascular health. Dr. Priya Pulipati discussed a meta-analysis on the prevalence of statin intolerance, which affects about 10% of patients. She highlighted the importance of being aware of and addressing patient concerns about statin side effects to ensure adherence to treatment. Dr. Elliot Brinton presented on the benefits of intermittent fasting in improving cardiometabolic risk factors and altering gut microbiota in patients with metabolic syndrome. He emphasized the potential of intermittent fasting as an adjunct therapy for metabolic syndrome. The last speaker, Dr. Michael Burton, spoke about the results of the ReduceIt trial, which showed that icosapent ethyl, a pure EPA medication, significantly lowered cardiovascular events in patients with high triglycerides and previous cardiovascular disease or diabetes. He also discussed the importance of EPA alone over EPA combined with DHA, as studies have shown that DHA could negate the benefits of EPA. The panelists also briefly discussed the use of fibrates in ASCVD prevention, concluding that fibrates may not provide significant benefits and that icosapent ethyl remains the only proven agent for reducing cardiovascular events on top of statin therapy. Overall, the video provided insights into the latest research and treatment options for lipid disease and cardiovascular health. No credits were provided in the video.

Keywords

lipid disease

cardiovascular health

statin intolerance

intermittent fasting

metabolic syndrome

ReduceIt trial

icosapent ethyl

EPA medication

high triglycerides

cardiovascular events