Mohammed Sallam, Hossameldin Hassan, Derek Connolly, Mohammed Shamim Rahman
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Lipids are implicated in the development of coronary atherosclerosis. Achieving a significant reduction in lipid levels remains a crucial aspect of secondary prevention following an acute coronary syndrome event. Novel lipid-lowering therapies now provide clinicians with a variety of therapeutic strategies to choose from and tailor to individual patient needs. This review focuses on evidence supporting the importance of early and intensive lipid-lowering therapy use in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome, specifically addressing data relating to atorvastatin and ezetimibe use in this high-risk cohort of patients.