Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering within six months of an acute coronary syndrome

PCSK9: proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9.

* 55 mg/dL = 1.42 mmol/L.

¶ Moderate-intensity statin. Examples include atorvastatin 20 mg once daily; rosuvastatin 10 mg once daily.

Δ High-intensity statin. Examples include atorvastatin 40 to 80 mg once daily; rosuvastatin 20 to 40 mg once daily.