High Cholesterol

Overview

High LDL ("bad") cholesterol adds to plaque build-up in the arteries, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. It usually causes no symptoms. Some people, such as those with inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia) or existing heart disease, have trouble reaching their LDL goal with lifestyle changes and statins alone.

Who May Be a Candidate

• Adults whose LDL stays above goal despite diet, exercise and other cholesterol medicines
• People with familial hypercholesterolemia
• People who cannot take a statin at the dose they need

When to Contact a Provider

Have your cholesterol checked as often as your provider recommends. Chest pain, sudden weakness, facial drooping or trouble speaking is an emergency: call 911.

How Treatment May Help

Leqvio (inclisiran) is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) medicine that helps the liver make less of a protein called PCSK9, so the liver can clear more LDL from the blood. Used along with diet and exercise, and often with a statin, it can help lower LDL cholesterol.

Therapies That May Be Available at Infuse Care

• Leqvio (inclisiran): injection under the skin by a healthcare professional; a first dose, a second dose three months later, then one dose every six months

Safety and Monitoring

The most common side effects in studies included injection-site reactions, joint pain and bronchitis. Your provider will check your cholesterol levels to see how well treatment is working.

Your prescribing provider decides which treatment is right for you. Infuse Care administers prescribed therapies after a referral, a clinical review and any required insurance authorization, and we keep your provider's office updated on your care.