Optimizing PCSK9 Inhibitor Integration for Cardiovascular Disease Management in Pakistan

Cardiovascular illnesses (CVDs), particularly Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD), are major global health burdens, with a growing incidence in Pakistan. The development of PCSK9 inhibitors offers encouraging advantages in lowering LDL cholesterol and lowering cardiovascul...

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Published in:Clinical Medicine Insights. Cardiology 2024-01, Vol.18, p.11795468241262648
Main Authors: Saleem, Muddassir Syed, Samad, Shahzaib, Ahmed, Syed Shahmeer, Mehmood, Nadia
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Language:English
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Letter to the Editor
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Summary:Cardiovascular illnesses (CVDs), particularly Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD), are major global health burdens, with a growing incidence in Pakistan. The development of PCSK9 inhibitors offers encouraging advantages in lowering LDL cholesterol and lowering cardiovascular risk, even though conservative treatments are still essential. However, access to them is severely hampered by their high cost, especially in environments with little resources. The financial limitations and scarcity of healthcare resources while examining the difficulties in obtaining PCSK9 inhibitors in Pakistan is essential. In order to develop solutions for affordability and fair access, it emphasizes the urgent need for multi-stakeholder collaboration, including governmental action, healthcare sector involvement, and pharmaceutical company engagement. It also emphasizes the need for data-specific research and the use of PCSK9 inhibitors in conventional treatment protocols.
ISSN:1179-5468
1179-5468
DOI:10.1177/11795468241262648