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IMPROVE-IT Trial: Finally the association of ezetimibe and simvastatin reduces events vs. simvastatin monotherapy

This is a multicenter, randomized, double blind study designed to test the hypothesis that the combination of...

FACTOR 64: Routine coronary CT angiography in patients at high risk for heart disease.

Article 900 patients with asymptomatic diabetes mellitus were randomized to CT angiography vs. Standard management. Primary end point...

ODYSSEY ALTERNATIVE: Monoclonal antibody alirocumab vs. ezetimibe in patients with statin intolerance

Statin intolerance limits patients’ capacity to reach their LDL goals. This study compared the new drug alirocumab...

Low doses of aspirin for primary prevention in elderly patients with multiple risk factors.

Article The goal of this study was to assess the efficacy of low doses of aspirin (AAS) for...