Is a single medication sufficient for hyperlipidemia? Or is a combination drug containing multiple ingredients better?
In hyperlipidemia treatment, the type and strength of medication may vary depending on how much LDL cholesterol needs to be lowered and the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke. While treatment with a single statin is sometimes used, combination therapy using other ingredients is considered if target levels are not reached or if there are concerns about side effects.
In this broadcast, we explore how to select hyperlipidemia medication with Professor Lee Hae-young from the Department of Cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital. We will examine in detail the differences between statin monotherapy and combination drugs, the reasons for using drugs like ezetimibe together, how LDL cholesterol target levels are determined, and the difference between taking multiple medications and a single combination pill.
If you have been taking hyperlipidemia medication for a long time, have been advised to add more medication because your cholesterol levels are not dropping effectively, or are curious about statin side effects or combination drug treatment, please leave your questions via the live chat. #Hyperlipidemia #SeoulNationalUniversityHospital #Cardiology #LeeHaeYoung #HyperlipidemiaTreatment
Producers: PD Hong Sang-woo, PD Lee Myung-jin
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Starting from 8,900 won per month — Choose the supplements your body needs 👉 https://iff.do/4XN
[Pre-broadcast Q&A & Inquiry Guide]
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This video is intended to convey information through knowledge sharing and cannot, under any circumstances, replace medical consultation. After the Rain produces this broadcast without any financial support from the featured hospitals.
Is a single medication sufficient for hyperlipidemia? Or is a combination drug containing multiple ingredients better?
In hyperlipidemia treatment, the type and strength of medication may vary depending on how much LDL cholesterol needs to be lowered and the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke. While treatment with a single statin is sometimes used, combination therapy using other ingredients is considered if target levels are not reached or if there are concerns about side effects.
In this broadcast, we explore how to select hyperlipidemia medication with Professor Lee Hae-young from the Department of Cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital. We will examine in detail the differences between statin monotherapy and combination drugs, the reasons for using drugs like ezetimibe together, how LDL cholesterol target levels are determined, and the difference between taking multiple medications and a single combination pill.
If you have been taking hyperlipidemia medication for a long time, have been advised to add more medication because your cholesterol levels are not dropping effectively, or are curious about statin side effects or combination drug treatment, please leave your questions via the live chat. #Hyperlipidemia #SeoulNationalUniversityHospital #Cardiology #LeeHaeYoung #HyperlipidemiaTreatment
Producers: PD Hong Sang-woo, PD Lee Myung-jin
With the hope that all citizens can take good nutritional supplements without any financial burden, After the Rain supports Esther Formula's National Nutrition Project 🤍
Starting from 8,900 won per month — Choose the supplements your body needs 👉 https://iff.do/4XN
[Pre-broadcast Q&A & Inquiry Guide]
Please leave any questions or inquiries regarding the live broadcast on the official After the Rain website.
After the Rain Website: http://aftertherain.kr
[Important Notice]
This video is intended to convey information through knowledge sharing and cannot, under any circumstances, replace medical consultation. After the Rain produces this broadcast without any financial support from the featured hospitals.