Is there a role for PCSK9 inhibitors in patients with statin-associated immune mediated necrotizing myopathy?
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Rheumatology · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)
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The majority of patients with statin-associated immune mediated necrotizing myopathy are in need of cholesterol-lowering medications. While one can try other strategies (like diet or ezetimibe), these are usually inadequate. Therefore, I would advocate for PCSK9 inhibitors as first-line treatment, w...
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