Effects of PCSK9 inhibitors on vascular function, lipid profile, and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with peripheral artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
PCSK9 inhibitors may provide lipid-lowering and vascular benefits in patients with PAD, reducing cardiovascular and limb events. While their impact on hemodynamic parameters and mortality remains uncertain, these findings support PCSK9 inhibitors may be effective adjunctive therapy in high-risk PAD populations. These findings support PCSK9 inhibitors may be an effective adjunctive therapy for atherosclerotic risk reduction in high-risk PAD populations. Prospective trials dedicated to limb-specific outcomes are now warranted.
Authors
- Mohamed Fouad Abdrabo
- Mohammed Hamed Ibrahium Badi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8548-8476)
- Marissa K. Srour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4305-1971)
- Yousif Hameed Kurmasha
- Mohammedsadeq A. Shweliya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2832-6270)
- Yasar Sattar
- A L I Saad Al-Shammari
- Nihar Jena
- Khadeeja Ali Hamzah
Institutions
- University of Baghdad (IQ)
- University of Khartoum (SD)
- Tanta University (EG)
- Ark Medical Center (US)
- University of Kufa (IQ)
- Menoufia University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Cardiology Cardiovascular Risk and Prevention
- Published
- 2026-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcrp.2026.200590
- Primary Topic
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00