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flag New drug zerlasiran cuts high Lp(a) levels by 80%, potentially aiding heart disease patients.

flag A new study shows that zerlasiran, a drug targeting high lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), can reduce Lp(a) levels by over 80% in patients with cardiovascular disease, with effects lasting up to 60 weeks. flag The phase 2 trial, involving 178 patients, found the drug safe with mild side effects like injection site reactions. flag These findings suggest zerlasiran could be a new treatment option for those with high Lp(a) levels, a factor linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.

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