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Treatment Options
Can Cardiovascular Inflammation Be Treated?
Yes - new research shows that lowering inflammation reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Why Lowering Inflammation Matters
Cholesterol-lowering statins are essential - but for many patients, inflammation remains untreated. Studies show that adding targeted anti-inflammatory treatment can significantly reduce the chance of a second heart attack or stroke.
What the Science Says
31% ↓ in major cardiovascular events
Research shows that lowering inflammation - not just cholesterol - can significantly reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke
In one of the largest studies of its kind, the LODOCO2 trial followed patients with stable heart disease who were already on standard medications like statins. When low-dose anti-inflammatory treatment was added, the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death dropped by more than 31%.
“In the LODOCO2 study, patients who added low-dose anti-inflammatory treatment to their usual care experienced fewer heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths - without changing their cholesterol.”
LODOCO2 Trial - Nidorf SM et al., N Engl J Med 2020;383:1838–47
How Inflammation Can Be Treated
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Anti-inflammatory medications (under doctor supervision)
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Lifestyle changes: healthy diet, exercise, stress management
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Avoiding triggers like smoking, poor sleep, or unmanaged conditions
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