BS Medicine Episode #562: PEER simplified lipid guideline 2023 update – PART 2

In episode 562, Mike and James continue to discuss our recently revised 2023 simplified lipid guidelines with Adrienne and Mike. We talk about all the medications used for cardiovascular risk reduction. We go over all the evidence and all the numbers for the benefits (and sometimes lack of benefit) and the harms. We also specifically talk about how to deal with statin intolerance.

Show notes

1) PEER simplified lipid guideline 2023 update
2) Lipid-lowering therapies for cardiovascular disease prevention and management in primary care – PEER umbrella systematic review of systematic reviews
3) Simplified Cardiovascular Decision Aid