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Vigorous LDL cholesterol targets now set for secondary prevention of CVD
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Vigorous LDL cholesterol targets now set for secondary prevention of CVD
Wednesday 2 March 2022, 12:45 AM
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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis discusses the recent funding of rosuvastatin, focusing on its use for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Key points, Rosuvastatin 40mg will lower the LDL cholesterol level by approximately 63 per cent, compared with about 55 per cent with atorvastatin 80mg.
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References
Mach F, Baigent C, Catapano AL, et al. 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias: lipid modification to reduce cardiovascular risk. Eur Heart J 2020;41(1):11188.
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