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CLEAR Trial of Bempedoic Acid

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Though this effect has also been documented with statin therapy, monotherapy using PCSK9 inhibitors or ezetimibe have not been associated with similar reduction in biomarkers of inflammation. Liver-specific ATP-citrate lyase inhibition by bempedoic acid decreases LDL-C and attenuates atherosclerosis. at 6 months compared to placebo.