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Rosuvastatin plus ezetimibe shrank coronary plaque more than atorvastatin in RCT

Source: Longevity Docs News • Published: 31 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Docs News.

Combination therapy cut total coronary plaque volume more than high-dose atorvastatin.

Rosuvastatin plus ezetimibe shrank coronary plaque more than atorvastatin in RCT
Key Takeaways
  • Rosuvastatin plus ezetimibe lowered LDL to about 42 mg/dL.
  • Combination therapy reduced total coronary plaque volume by 21%.
  • The trial was small and did not measure heart attacks or deaths.
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