Statin safety: myths and reality

More frequent statin prescription, to achieve lower target low-density lipoprotein levels, as well as statin dose increase, is associated with inevitable raise in adverse event rates. The article compares statin benefits and the risk of adverse liver, muscle, brain, and kidney effects.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zh. D. Kobalava, S. V. Villevalde, E. K. Shavarova
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: «SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLC 2007-04-01
Series:Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика
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Online Access:https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1212