LDL-C: lower is better for longer—even at low risk

LDL-C: lower is better for longer—even at low risk

Abstract Background Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) causes atherosclerotic disease, as demonstrated in experimental and epidemiological cohorts, randomised controlled trials, and Mendelian randomisation studies. Main text There is considerable inconsistency between existing guidelines as...

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Main Authors: Peter E. Penson, Matteo Pirro, Maciej Banach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
Ezetimibe
Low risk
Risk stratification
Statins
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-020-01792-7

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