Statins for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the developed world in both men and women.Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) levels are strong and independent vascular risk factors in both genders.Statins effectively decrease LDL-C levels,reduce vascular morbidity and mortality and are an essential component of cardiovascular disease preventive strategies.However,women are less likely to be prescribed statins than men in...
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Title
Statins for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Published Date
Jan 1, 2011
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