The Drug Chat with Dr. Wambui

We've reached the final episode of our dyslipidemia series! In this episode, we explore several additional lipid-lowering therapies, including fibrates, niacin, omega-3 fatty acids, and Evkeeza (evinacumab). Join me as we discuss how these agents fit into the management of dyslipidemia and wrap up our journey through the world of cholesterol and lipid management. Thank you for listening!

Another incredible discovery inside the human body—our built-in recycling system and its surprising role in cholesterol control. What happens when that recycle bin works… or doesn’t? Welcome to the fascinating world of the enzyme PCSK9.

The human body is remarkably efficient—we’re built with a “waste not” mindset, constantly recycling what we can. Bile acid sequestrants tap directly into that system, turning one of our body’s recycling pathways into a powerful tool for lowering cholesterol.

Cholesterol doesn't just come from one place.... so let's treat it with more than one approach. In this episode we discuss a unique class that works in your gut to block cholesterol even before it enters your bloodstream.

Welcome to those that inhibit the "De Novo Synthesis" of cholesterol. We talk about the statins and the new kid on the block Bempedoic acid brand name Nexletol.