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CME Credits: 0.25
Released: 2025-06-27
Despite updated treatment guidelines, a prevalent gap exists between recommended low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals and target attainment among patients with high-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). The current standard of care for these patients includes statins and ezetimibe for LDL-C reduction, with the addition of proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibiting monoclonal antibodies in higher risk patients. Genetic and pharmacokinetic evidence supports the utility of cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibition for reducing both LDL-C and cardiovascular (CV) risk; however, initial clinical trials produced disappointing CV outcomes. In contrast, the CETP inhibitor, obicetrapib, has shown encouraging potential as a targeted treatment for dyslipidemia, with clinical study results demonstrating significant reductions in LDL-C and apolipoprotein B. In this CE activity, experts in the field review the data gaps in the attainment of LDL-C targets and the challenges associated with the management of ASCVD; outline the mechanisms by which CETP inhibitors reduce CV risk; and report the latest evidence on the safety and efficacy of novel CETP inhibitors. The Rapid-Fire Roundtable component of this activity engages the audience and faculty members in robust discussion on the renewed interest in CETP inhibition for dyslipidemia and CV risk reduction.
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