Statin-induced myopathy – a challenge for patients and physicians

Statins are the most frequently used drugs for lowering the low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol and are proven to decrease the cardiovascular-driven mortality. The statin-induced myopathy represents a side effect of the statin therapy and includes heterogenous muscular symptoms, associated wit...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Anca ANGELESCU, Mirela Marioara TOMA, Valentin VARLAS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2021-06-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Medical Practice
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Online Access:https://rjmp.com.ro/articles/2021.2/RJMP_2021_2_Art-07.pdf