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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Today I start the Presidency of the European Atherosclerosis Society for 4 years with big shoes to fill and a challenging landscape. With the fantastic EC and office as well as collaboration of global colleagues and friends I hope to continue the success of those before me

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2 years

OTC supplements claiming to offer cholesterol lowering. Vs a low dose statin in primary prevention. Overall reduction, individual response and safety . Best trial this year

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5 years

So I have just been notified that I was elected to the office of President Elect of the European Atherosclerosis Society from Jan 2020 to start a 4 year term from 2021. Thanks for the support and lots to do

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2 years

Timely for the AHA . New inclisiran data on MACE

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4 years

Our paper out now in JAMA . Lots to discuss heh

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3 years

Step wise approaches delay intensification of treatment 👇 this is pragmatic and more likely to achieve goals for the right patients earlier

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@ProfKausikRay

3 years

So today the first UK patient outside of clinical trials received a dose of inclisiran in my clinic. The first but not the last. A small step for a man but a giant leap for mankind. Sorry not sorry but couldn’t think of anything better….

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Well this is a pleasant surprise. Particularly as a non-American……to receive this award from the prestigious US National Lipid Association is a real honour. Looking forward to visiting Scottsdale in June to see US friends and colleagues and to receive this

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@ProfKausikRay

5 years

Our paper in JAMA . Lifetime LDL and BP reduction reduces lifetime risk of CVD by nearly 80 %

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@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Well here it is. ORION 3! Inclisiran OLE. Happy NYE. Open access LancetDiabetes with an editorial by @ProfSNicholls

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

7 months

8 years of work & the trilogy is complete. The largest global dataset on FH ever and the most impactful initiative since Medped in the 90s. Children with FH can be identified by cholesterol levels from year 2 of life if we start to screen

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@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Inclisiran is now available in the uk

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Making history

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

I am pleased to share what is an open access article from our Heymans registry. This is the largest registry of the real world use of or a PCSK9 MAb from Europe.

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Nice to see our cutting edge work translated to the bedside. NHS to pioneer cholesterol-busting jab

NHS to pioneer cholesterol-busting jab

Thousands of lives could be saved by a new heart disease drug, experts say.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 months

Cardiovascular outcomes in patients with homozygous familial hyperchol... Out now. Well done all

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@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Just a little bit of this -after 6 years of work. Approved and time to scale up and implement!

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@ProfKausikRay

4 years

BBC World news talking about this game changer

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@ProfKausikRay

4 years

My co chair for the next webinar.....

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@ProfKausikRay

7 months

Pleased to share our analysis from Clear Outcomes of the benefits of Bempedoic acid on MACE in those with Diabetes. The LDL reduction in those with and without Diabetes was similar but greater absolute benefits were seen.

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Delighted to have been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Delighted to see Julia get this published in Nature Reviews Cardiology. Our take on Novel and Future Lipid Lowering Therapies for CVD Prevention DOI 10.1038/s41569-023-00860-8

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Life imitates trials it seems. Our early experience of use of inclisiran in our hospital in London.

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Almost a year after the EMA approved inclisiran, the FDA now grants inclisiran approval in the US. Exciting news for patients and colleagues in the US. Now the implementation begins. Glad to have been part of the journey

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Sotagliflozin in Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease | NEJM. Overwhelming data now for SGLT2i . Delighted to have been part of this trial. Superb leadership by ⁦ @DLBHATTMD ⁩ under difficult circumstances

Sotagliflozin in Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease | NEJM

The efficacy and safety of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors such as sotagliflozin in preventing cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes with chronic kidney disease with or without ...

www.nejm.org

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

One of the joys of invited lectures. Staying on for a weekend of seeing some spectacular places #loirevalley

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Here is our latest work. The largest international registry of real world use of PCSK9 MAb. It's open access so we hope you enjoy reading it. Published ahead of print at EHJ Quality of Care Outcomes. The HEYMANS registy

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels exceed the recommended European threshold for PCSK9i...

AbstractAims. To describe the characteristics of patients receiving evolocumab in clinical practice across 12 European countries and simulate the associati

academic.oup.com

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Coffee in my dressing grown listening to the birds with a touch of greenery is very good for my mental health. If the weather stays like this it will be a good way to start each working day

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Finally out. Our two phase 3 Lipid lowering trials of inclisiran. Orion 10 and 11 in one paper. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1912387

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

90 countries and 2360 in attendance at #EAS2021 Thank you for me to everyone who worked so hard to deliver an amazing meeting @maciejbanach @LaleTokgozoglu @AL_Catapano @EASCongress @society_eas @j_rvl @MeralKayikcoglu @drpablocorral @cj_binder @fhpatienteurope

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Really delighted to be informed that our two papers in NEJM this year from the ORION 9, 10 and 11 trials were voted joint top papers of the year by the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society #imperialcollegelondon #research #eas #fhsc #innovation

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Just over one week to Milan and EAS 2022! >2000 registered including 1400 to attend in person! We are back. Then there’s the President’s dinner. @society_eas @EASCongress

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Another option in the UK for our patients out today. Bempedoic acid approved by NICE . We published the largest study in 2019 and wonderful to see this reach patients.

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Among the 13 notable articles selected by the editors of NEJM as practice changing in 2020 was our work reporting the two largest phase 3 trials of inclisiran for cholesterol lowering

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

@DrGeraintPreest Barcelona near Las Ramblas ? I have stayed there…. Deep in its bowels

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@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Our work-largest ever study of HoFH. HoFH is diagnosed too late (age12) with 9% having CVD already. Global disparities with a decade of life lost, Outcomes could be improved by earlier diagnosis and greater use of 4 or more LLT.

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Roger Williams started MedPed and brought the global community together to tackle FH. It stalled and for 23y we worked in isolation. No more . In 2015, I started the EAS FH studies Collaboration, the only global FH registry

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Quality! On the back of my boarding pass

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Finally after years of growing these a beautiful display of wisteria this year...

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@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Great day for students graduating and their families. Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 months

Now, FDA announces that bempedoic acid is indicated to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction and coronary revascularization in adults who are unable to take recommended statin therapy in established cardiovascular disease or at high risk for a CVD event based on CLEAR Outcomes

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

If you had said to me 10 years ago I would be blissfully spending sundays working on this, then I would have called you mad. Counted 80 bunches of grapes. Enough for half a glass of wine?

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

EAS 2022 lets do this @EASCongress

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

6 months

Merry Christmas one and all from us to you. Hope you are spending time with the people that matter. Hopefully we get back to what unites us than divides us.

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

1 yr ago I had Covid. knocked me out for 6-8/52. Fatigue, sedentary nature of home working meant weight gain & more fatigue. Found palatable way to lose calories 5 days wk, relax at weekends plus a bit more exercise. See graph. BP feel from 127/91 to 121/75

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

7 months

The trilogy ! Three papers 3 years the largest series now on children with HeFH, HoFH, and adults with HeFH. The EAS FHSC started in 2015 is the biggest global initiative of its kind. Together with global colleagues & patients we need universal screening

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Happy new year.

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@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Ohh the irony…..cheers ….merry Christmas…….

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Pinching myself…. Ever so slightly excited @WHO

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Although I don’t look very confident, according to VeriFLY I am a confident traveller! ACC see you tomorrow

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Work by our team on the global prevalence of HeFH and WHO regions. Really pleased for Antonio who led this together with a visiting fellow from China

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

5 years

Empty convention rooms, sets being built. I have butterflies in my stomach. Ever since ESC 1996 when the bug bit. Seeing the best of the best up close. What new things will we learn at AHA 19 and take back to patients. Privileged to be a part of the Faculty

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

I am trying to explain to George that if he keeps falling asleep during webinars, he is not going to be invited to co-chair again.... For non cat people this is also George exercising the ancient Vulcan mind projection technique called “feed me”

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Inclisiran in primary prevention. Full analysis from Orion 11

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

So after the World Heart Today I am back in Geneva to meet the WHO in my capacity as chair of the Council for Heart Health. With our council members let’s see if we can’t get change- policy change and resources in preventing heart attacks and strokes further. Wish me luck!

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

23 days

Our final 1 y follow up from the SANTORINI Registry- the largest study for a while. Overall LDL-C goal attainment improves but still low 30%. Combination therapy associated with better goal attainment. We need to figure out how to implement what we have.

Use of combination therapy is associated with improved LDL-cholesterol management: 1-year follow-up...

AbstractAim. To assess whether implementation of the 2019 ESC/EAS dyslipidaemia guidelines observed between 2020–2021 improved between 2021–2022 in the SAN

academic.oup.com

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 months

A lot of hard work in the background a lot of hard work ahead. What a privilege it’s been to work with this group of people in the EAS EC and in the EAS Office. #eas Remember to get your nominations in for the EAS EC

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

#ESCCongress unbelievable Emperor Preserved! Game changer

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 month

Let’s get ready to Rumble

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 month

As presidential farewells go , Lyon was special

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

7 months

Our paper in the Lancet last week will hopefully push the case for screening for FH in children. Covered today in the Mail on Sunday

Calls to test babies for gene fault that makes cholesterol rocket

Toddlers with a common genetic fault can have 'hidden' cholesterol levels twice an adult, putting them at risk of heart attacks and strokes. Rianna Wingett, died of a heart attack age 11.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Really pleased for my visiting fellow DrJulia Brandts who had her first publication with us. A novel concept for public health “The cumulative exposure model” published ahead of print in Circulation today. Here is the key figure

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

30 days

I am not known for procrastinating or being indecisive. When you have a vision, try to change systems, you lead by example, but need buy in of others, that you are on the right path This thank you message from my EAS office means a lot now but even more in years to come #eas

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 years

So do I rush to revise a paper with the data I got overnight or respond to emails? Nahhhh I think I will stop and smell the roses.....

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Therapies for FH. Just out in JACC free access for 50 days . Great work from Julia. #knowfh #fheurope #eas

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

The last supper! Look who I bumped into en route to the ESC. It will be the only time we look this relaxed for the next few days @ProfSNicholls

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

Second work trip since the pandemic started. Starving. Had forgotten how late people eat in Greece. One more hour to go. Wish I had said yes to the bread roll on the plane instead of worrying about the carb load……

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

wasn’t sure if I would be able to travel to EAS. Bedridden with back pain since Thursday. Huge thanks to Prof Duerschmied, emergency staff, MRI team, head of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Mannheim. No disc issue,facet inflammation, spasm. Here Tx to you!

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

8 months

Now LPa being targeted . This really could be one and done for LPa

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

6 years

We looked into a notable cholesterol sceptic’s title of honorary Prof in evidence based medicine! Turns out all you need is a credit card. Also you can get your cat a PhD from the same place. The latter is actually evidence based! Think about it!

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

So for the 2nd time today locals at restaurants have asked me if I am from India? To which my standard very polite British response is “no I am from London but my parents were.” Beginning to reconsider & wondering if my response should be “Do I get a discount if I say yes”…..HNY

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

You could be forgiven for thinking it was 2019. First time in a Tux for several years

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

9 months

High above the clouds in London. Very different colours below

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 months

And relax! First time in 30 years or so I will be missing the ACC but this is so needed

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 months

A patient I saw “there is a lot of misinformation about LDL cholesterol. What convinced me were the Mendelian Randomisation studies” 😳🤷🏽‍♂️👍

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

10 months

Sorry! Good night

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

And this is how we kicked it off! Watch just watch . We rocked and rolled and we delivered one hell of a congress for our attendees @society_eas @EASCongress

Dr Meral Kayikcioglu

@MeralKayikcoglu

2 years

@LaleTokgozoglu @ProfKausikRay @EASCongress @SABOURETCardio @maciejbanach #EASCongress2022 first CME session 👏👏🙏🧿🌺💝

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

8 months

Exciting

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@ProfKausikRay

1 month

A sign of progress, growth and reputation for the #eas Now some great science is published in #NEJM to coincide with the late breakers @BNordestgaard

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Extremely Low LDL-C earlier post ACS would tie in with Huygens and PACMAN. Our paper out now EHJ, from Odyssey outcomes ehad144,

Transiently achieved very low low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels by statin and alirocumab...

AbstractAims. Long-term, placebo-controlled cholesterol-lowering trials have demonstrated legacy effects (clinical benefits that persist or emerge after tr

academic.oup.com

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Important question answered in this patient group. Nice editorial too. Pitavastatin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in HIV Infection | NEJM

Pitavastatin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in HIV Infection | NEJM

The risk of cardiovascular disease is increased among persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, so data regarding primary prevention strategies in this population are needed. In th...

www.nejm.org

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

6 years

Giggle and statin intolerance

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

3 years

2021 was my first as EAS President, a tough year for everyone around the world. We innovated finding new ways to collaborate & continue our mission. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy holiday season and best for 2022

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

4 months

Full details of our simulation study on sustained time average annual control of LDL and then maintaining that over a decade through twice yearly dosing and potential population health benefits in ASCVD

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Sad to hear about the passing of Prof Jim Shepherd. Former EAS President, chair of two annual congresses and of course the landmark WOSCOPS trial showing you could prevent CVD in primary prevention. RIP 😔

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Our paper on the efficacy of inclisiran in polyvascular disease is out now and open access DOI 10.1007/s10557-022-07413-0

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Happy new year everyone.

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2 years

Lowest weight since since I changed to 5/7 calorie restriction & light cardio 4/7 . That means I can justify this……😎

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@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Feeling inspired

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@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Drowning my sorrows ! Turns out the reason I didn’t get my complimentary upgrade to a suite is because Nancy Pelosi has taken all of them. Ohh well cheers to the start of the holiday

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Prof Kausik Ray FMedSci

@ProfKausikRay

5 years

EASD . Diabetes treatment is no longer the same. Now it’s all about prevention of CV and renal disease

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@ProfKausikRay

5 months

Full version of our paper led by Bart Duell. Bempedoic Acid in Patients with HeFH

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@ProfKausikRay

4 years

Rocking the hosting a dinner party in the garden and ESC virtual Q nA

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3 years

Merry Christmas

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10 months

Prevention field is getting more and more interesting

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@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Breakfast al fresco. First Sunday of the year where the stars align. Weather fab, I am in the country and on top of work and no deadlines and no problems I need to fix. Small miracles but will take it

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@ProfKausikRay

2 years

Wonderful news for patients. The fifth mechanism to show lowering ldl reduces CVD. 2023 is going to be interesting

JoAnne Foody, MD, FACC, FAHA

@FoodyMD

2 years

“We thank the thousands of patients and investigators worldwide for bringing this study to a successful close.”

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5 years

And it is out :-) our paper in the Lancet today @Noworksteve @drpablocorral

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@ProfKausikRay

1 year

Congratulations ! By the way the “networking” Tuesday event will be renamed to the “Big EAS Party” to better reflect what we do 😉 we plan to book the same band and DJ as this year by popular demand!

EAS Congress

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It is time to announce the #MyEAS23 Photo Contest winner! 🎉 Congratulations to the winner @AElGOHARY87 , who won a free registration & networking ticket to the #EASCongress2024 in Lyon with his amazing photo capturing science, fun & team spirit!

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