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flag Adding alirocumab to statins cut LDL cholesterol by over 50% in heart transplant patients, but didn’t significantly reduce plaque progression.

flag A clinical trial presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions found that adding the PCSK9 inhibitor alirocumab to statin therapy reduced LDL cholesterol by over 50% in heart transplant patients, lowering levels from 72.7 mg/dL to 31.5 mg/dL after one year. flag The CAVIAR study, involving 114 recently transplanted adults, showed the combination was safe and effective for cholesterol control but did not significantly reduce coronary artery plaque progression. flag Researchers noted low baseline plaque and LDL levels may have limited the study’s ability to detect differences. flag While aggressive cholesterol management is supported, long-term outcomes and broader benefits remain uncertain, highlighting the need for further research.

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