Efficacy of more intensive lipid-lowering therapy on cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality with incidence rates of 5–10 per 1000 person-years, according to primary prevention studies. To control hyperlipidemia—a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease—initiation of lipid-lowering therapy with th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01567-1 |