Treatment of Hyperlipidemia: Consensus and Controversies

Treatment of Hyperlipidemia: Consensus and Controversies

Based on epidemiological, genetic, and clinical trial data, there is a consensus now that low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol causes atherosclerosis and that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Current guidelines on lipid management, therefore,...

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Main Authors: Christoph H Saely, Reinhard R Saely, Heinz Drexel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Cardiology Plus
Subjects:
Ezetimibe
high-density lipoproteins cholesterol
hyperlipidemia
low-density lipoproteins cholesterol
proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors
statins
triglycerides
Online Access:http://www.cardiologyplus.org/article.asp?issn=2470-7511;year=2017;volume=2;issue=4;spage=18;epage=25;aulast=Saely

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