Who is the actor in the Leqvio commercial?
The actor in the Leqvio commercial "Forging on" is Robert Leardi an actor who was born in Southington, Connecticut, USA on 4 November 1961. He has also played Lt. Schrank in the 2008 production of West Side Story in London’s West End and performed in several TV series such as The Thing (2012) and Ladies Revenge Club (2014).
References
- Robert Leardi(@rierardi51) https://robertierardi.com/about
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What is the difference between Leqvio and Repatha?
Leqvio and Repatha are both injectable medicines that are used for the treatment of high cholesterol, by specifically lowering low density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. Although they both inhibit PCSK9 they work by different mechanisms. Repatha is a monoclonal antibody that binds directly to PCSK9 in the liver preventing it from binding to LDL receptors. Leqvio blocks the PCSK9 protein by interfering with the translation of PCSK9 messenger RNA. Both have the same result – and that is freeing up LDL receptors on the surface of liver cells which allows LDL cholesterol to be removed from the blood. Continue reading
What are PCSK9 Inhibitors and how do they work?
The PCSK9 inhibitors are used for the treatment of high-risk patients with elevated cholesterol, especially when statins aren't adequate. They work by blocking PCSK9, leaving more receptors available to capture your "bad" cholesterol (LDL) for break down and removal from the blood. Continue reading
Can Leqvio be taken without a statin?
Leqvio may be used alone or with other medications, such as statins, to treat high cholesterol, in addition to a heart-healthy diet. But it can be prescribed without a statin if statins are not tolerated or contraindicated. Continue reading
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