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The lower the better, for longer time: New cholesterol guidelines are a "paradigm shift" in preventing heart disease
June 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:

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The lower the better, for longer time: New cholesterol guidelines are a "paradigm shift" in preventing heart disease

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NAM Member Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc and NAM Fellow Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH discuss what the new cholesterol guideli nes mean for patients and how we understand cardiovascular risk.

Interview by Laura DeStefano
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