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AMGEN AND FOOTBALL LEGEND BARRY SANDERS HIGHLIGHT DANGERS OF BAD CHOLESTEROL IN NEW DOCUMENTARY - Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN)

Amgen announced on June 13, 2025, the release of the documentary The Making of a Heart Attack, which features football icon Barry Sanders discussing his personal heart attack experience and highlighting the risks associated with high LDL cholesterol.
The film follows Sanders' heart attack on Father's Day 2024 and addresses high LDL-C as a hidden major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
The documentary will air on A&E on June 14, 2025, and become available online on June 16, 2025, while also screening at Cannes Lions Festival 2025.
Sanders shared that although he has always prioritized his physical health as an athlete, he was unaware that he carried a hidden threat capable of causing a heart attack.
Amgen aims to advance LDL-C testing and patient action, highlighting the ongoing U.S. cardiovascular crisis and the need for early risk awareness.

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