Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Disease: The Dawn of an Era with New Targets and Novel Therapies

Dear Colleagues,

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the leading cause of worldwide mortality and dyslipidemia is a major risk factor. Despite the available lipid-lowering therapies, a considerable proportion of patients with dyslipidemias remain undiagnosed or undertreated. Even patients achieving optimal low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels might still develop a major ASCVD event. This residual ASCVD risk might be attributed to the late initiation of lipid-lowering therapies and lacking control of emerging ASCVD risk factors, such as triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, lipoprotein (a), obesity, or inflammation. In this context, the implementation of therapeutic strategies preventing or reducing cumulative exposure to apolipoprotein B cholesterol-containing lipoproteins and other residual ASCVD risk factors, along with the emergence of novel therapies might provide new opportunities to prevent ASCVD.

With this Special Issue, we are pleased to welcome authors to submit original research articles and comprehensive reviews covering current and evolving aspects of dyslipidemias in the setting of ASCVD prevention.

Dr. Fotios Barkas
Guest Editor

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