High cholesterol has long been a silent threat lurking in the bloodstream. For millions of people, especially those with familial hypercholesterolemia, keeping “bad” LDL cholesterol in check means a lifetime of daily statin pills or frequent injections. Yet many patients still don’t hit their target LDL levels – whether due to medication adherence challenges or stubborn genetics. This leaves them at elevated risk of heart attacks and strokes, despite existing therapies. But what if a single treatment could permanently lower your cholesterol, freeing you from the treadmill of continuous medication?
That futuristic scenario is edging closer to reality.
