Low serum levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and hypolipidaemic treatment.
Low serum levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease. Raising HDL cholesterol should be an important therapeutic goal in patients with coronary artery disease. Fibrates can reduce the risk of cardiac events and death from coronary artery disease.
Kolovou
Genovefa D
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First Cardiology Department, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, Greece. cokkino1@otenet.gr
Cokkinos
Dennis V
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D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000097:blood*; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015248:Gemfibrozil / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012307:Risk Factors
D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D015248:Gemfibrozil