Multiple risk factors in cardiovascular disease--fifth international symposium. 28-31 October 1999, Venice, Italy.
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.
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University of Ioannina Medical School, Medical School, Department of Internal Medicine, GR 45110, Ioannina, Greece. melisaf@cc.uoi.gr