Fluid–Structure Interactions (FSI) Based Study of Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL) Uptake in the Left Coronary Artery

Fluid–structure interactions (FSI) based study of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) uptake in the left coronary artery

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of the different physical factors on low-density lipoproteins (LDL) accumulation from flowing blood to the arterial wall of the left coronary arteries. The three-dimensional (3D) computational model of the left coronary arterial tree is reconstructed from a patient-specific computed tomography angiography (CTA) image. The endothelium of the coronary artery is represented by a shear stress depend…

A Look Into the Future of LDL-C Management Post ACS

Panelists discuss how the future of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) management in patients with post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) will involve more aggressive LDL-C target levels, expanded use of PCSK9 inhibitors (PCSK9i), emerging lipid-lowering therapies, personalized medicine, and the integration of lifestyle modifications and digital health tools to improve patient outcomes.