<p>Drs. Kiran Musunuru and Jane Ferguson discuss PCSK9, the gene and the protein its direct relationship with cholesterol and specifically, LDL cholesterol, as well as the direct relationship between how much PCSK9 protein there is in the blood and how great the risk of cardiovascular disease.</p>

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The American Heart Association is please to present a new and informative podcast series on cholesterol management for healthcare professionals. This series is being developed as part of the American Heart Association's Check. Change. Control. CholesterolTM initiative. The goal of this podcast series is to offer expert insight and discussion on the prevalence of high cholesterol and the risk and prevention of CVD, identify lifestyle and treatment plans as standard of care, and explore recommendations for diet and exercise. This cholesterol podcast series is brought to you by Sanofi Regeneron, the national supporter of American Heart Association's Check.Change.Control.CholesterolTM initiative.