[The lipid lowering therapy became one of the most important elements in the cardiovascular prevention, yet it is not appropriately evaluated neither by the doctors, nor by the patients. The lipid goal attainment should to be improved according to Hungarian and international data. Using a recommendation guided lipid lowering therapy the most benefit can be expected in the patients at very high risk who alrea­dy had a cardiovascular event, where the LDL-cholesterol goal is 1.8 mmol/L. Calculating upon the data of 170000 patients of Cholesterol Treatment Trialists’ Collaboration a decrease of LDL-cholesterol level from 2.5 mmol/L to 1.8 in 100 patients in 10 years would avoid 3 myocardial infarctions, strokes or death, lowering that from 3.5 mmol/L to the goal would prevent these 3 events within 5 years. Using the traditional LDL-cholesterol lowering medication, high dose statin and ezetimibe, if the attitude of doctors and the compliance of patients would be ideal, the 1.8 mmol/L goal attainment rate would be over 80%. Unfortunately, up to now the reimbursed administration of ezetimibe in Hungary is still bound to a specialist’s recommendation, adding it to any dose of any statin an additional 20% LDL-cholesterol can be expected. The reimbursed administration of PCSK9-inhibitors is possible only based on a special request to National Health Insurance Fund. To achieve a better national cardiovascular morbidity and mortality the attitude of the doctors and the adherence of the patients to the lipid lowering therapy should be improved (it’s the goal of the present paper as well).]

[BACKGROUND - Hypertension is a widespread disease in Hungary and worldwide as well. Combination products containing more effective agents in one pill have an increasing role in the treatment strategy. One of the most often used products is Amlator, in which the advantageous features of amlodipine and atorvastatin are combined. METHOD - During my investigation I treated a patient with just diagnosed hypertension, prescribing Amlator 20/5 pill once a day. Blood pressure measurements were registered at home in a blood pressure diary. After two months laboratory and ABPM measurements were administered again. Gathered data was compared and changes were analysed. RESULTS - During the first ABPM measurement the mean blood pressure was 150/90 mmHg. Laboratory measurements showed a moderate increase in cholesterol level (6.1 mmol/l), lipid values were in the normal range (LDL 3.0 mmol/l, HDL 2.61 mmol/l) and hypertriglyceridemia wasn’t observed either (0.97 mmol/l). The blood pressures measured at home showed a significant decrease using the prescribed medication. During the first month the average blood pressure was 133/80 mmHg. This shows an 11.3% decrease of the systolic value. At the second monthly inspection a decrease in the cholesterol level was noted (cholesterol 5.0 mmol/l, LDL 2.31 mmol/l, HDL 2.2 mmol/l, triglyceride 0.96 mmol/l). This is a 14.7% decrease. The second ABPM measurement showed a significant decrease in both the systolic and diastolic blood pressure values. The average blood pressure was 124/78 mmHg, which means a 17.3% decrease of the systolic value. CONCLUSION - Amlator proved to be an effective treatment of both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.]

[A large number of studies have proved that in acute coronary syndrome the administration of statins improves clinical outcome by their lipid lowering effect, and also by stabilizing the plaque as part of their pleiotropic effects. An important question regarding statin therapy is when it should be introduced after the onset of symptoms. Studies on this issue agree that statin therapy should be initiated right after the onset of acute symptoms. If the patient is already receiving statin, we must make sure it is not abandoned. According to current Hungarian guidelines, for patients with acute coronary syndrome the target level of the low density lipoprotein cholesterol is 1.8 mmol/l.]

[The 73-year-old polymorbid man has been examined because of above normal blood pressure and increased serum lipid levels. From his already known diseases subclinic hypothyreosis should be highlighted. Because of increased serum cholesterol (6.7 mmol/l) and LDL levels (4.91 mmol/l) 40 mg atorvastatin has been adjusted besides 10 mg amlodipine against his high blood pressure. Subsequently selegiline and levodopa/benserazid therapy have been adjusted caused by newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease. Parallel in time decreased dosage of atorvastatin (20 milli- gramms) has been enabled to adjust as well, the pill taken by the patient is combinated with 10 milligramms of amlodipine and called Amlator®. The improvement of lipid levels might be due to the trasformation of subclinic hypothyroidism to euthyroid state of the thyroid gland. Levodopa might plays role in this improvement resulting in an inhibition of TSH release because of demonstrated dopamine-receptors in the pituitary gland.]

[Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death. The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide as well as in Hungary. Diabetes mellitus is a high-risk state, and if associated with coronary disease, it is considered a very high-risk condition. According to the 5th Cardiovascular Consensus Conference and ESC/EAS, the target level of LDL-cholesterol should be <2.5 mmol/l in high-risk condition and <1.8 mmol/l in very high-risk condition. In diabetes, one of the main goals is to achieve target LDL-cholesterol levels, which require lifestyle changes as a first step, followed by statin treatment, in combination with with ezetimibe if necessary. Statins are also known to have diabetogenic effects, which are dose-dependent. The advantage of the preventive cardiovascular effects observed in nondiabetic patients substantially outweighs the risk of potentially developing diabetes mellitus, therefore, this risk should not hinder the use of statins. Statin treatment can substantially reduce cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes mellitus. The greatest reduction in LDL-cholesterol level can be achieved by the most efficient statin, rosuvastatin.]