Ten-year follow-up of children who have been taking statin therapy for an inherited cholesterol disorder showed benefit on a measure of atherosclerosis. However, levels of low-density lipoprotein suggest that stronger or earlier initiation of statin therapy may be warranted. The study is published in the September 10 issue of iJAMA/i. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a prevalent (1:500 individuals) inherited disorder that strongly predisposes to premature ...Wednesday 10 September 2014
Statin Therapy for Children With Inherited Cholesterol Disorder Shows Benefits
Ten-year follow-up of children who have been taking statin therapy for an inherited cholesterol disorder showed benefit on a measure of atherosclerosis. However, levels of low-density lipoprotein suggest that stronger or earlier initiation of statin therapy may be warranted. The study is published in the September 10 issue of iJAMA/i. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a prevalent (1:500 individuals) inherited disorder that strongly predisposes to premature ...
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