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Atherosclerosis
Combination HDL/LDL therapy has no effect on plaque build-up
April 10th, 2007
For some patients with high cholesterol, even the most aggressive treatment with statin drugs fails to prevent coronary artery disease. Patients with hyperlipidemia – high LDL or "bad" cholesterol and trigylcerides, and low HDL or "good" cholesterol – and those with a family history of high cholesterol are at a high risk for atherosclerosis, or plaque build up in the coronary arteries, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. While lowering LDL levels with statin drugs is effective in reducing risk, adding an agent that raises HDL levels may offer additional benefit. Two studies presented at the American College of Cardiology's 56th Annual Scientific Session assessed...
Source: Life Science Weekly (2007-04-10)
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