Robust benefits for CV and limb event risk in PAD patients on PCSK9 inhibition

AHA 2017 PAD patients enrolled in the FOURIER trial who were treated with PCKS9 inhibitor evolocumab showed a higher absolute and relative CV event reduction, and a large reduction in limb events, irrespective of previous MI/stroke.

Educational information

This 3-minute education provides a summary of just presented scientific data, recorded during the AHA 2017 congress. The objective is to provide a brief commentary and potential implications of these findings.

Disclosures

- Our reporting is based on the information provided at the AHA 2017 congress -