Statin therapy, myopathy and exercise--a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In a bid to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with coronary artery disease, statin therapy has become a cornerstone treatment for patients with dyslipideamia. Statins, or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are effective in blocking hepatic synthesis of cho...

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Main Author: Semple Stuart J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/40