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No. 8 Medical Innovation for 2020: Bempedoic Acid for Statin-Intolerant Patients

Reduces muscle pain caused by cholesterol-lowering drugs

Called one of the “most vexing problems faced by cardiologists,” statin intolerance is a major concern for patients with high cardiovascular risk. For many, the associated muscle pain is unacceptable.

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However, there’s a new agent that may help reduce that statin side effect. Bempedoic acid is taken orally, once daily, in addition to cholesterol-lowering drugs.

In this video, learn more about why bempedoic acid is one of Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020.

Bempedoic Acid for Cholesterol-Lowering in Statin Intolerant Patients

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