Nicotinic acid: a lipid-lowering agent with unrealized potential
Nicotinic acid is a well-known treatment for dyslipidemia in adults. This review article explored not only the role of nicotinic acid in dyslipidemia but also its role in hypertension and as a cardioprotective agent. Adverse effects in association with nicotinic acid use are described with a focus o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2014-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2014;volume=26;issue=1;spage=1;epage=5;aulast=Aboulsoud |