title: Multiple risk factors in cardiovascular disease--fifth international symposium. 28-31 October 1999, Venice, Italy.
abstract: This meeting primarily dealt with the assessment of global risk for the development of cardiovascular disease. There was also a discussion of the ongoing trials with hypolipidemic drugs, especially statins. Particular emphasis was given to the management of dyslipidemia observed in diabetic patients.
authors.affiliation: University of Ioannina Medical School, Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine, GR 45110, Ioannina, Greece. melisaf@cc.uoi.gr
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Elisaf