Is intensive LDL-cholesterol lowering beneficial and safe?
Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong. mycheung@hku.hk
Bernard M Y
BM
Cheung
Karen S L
KS
Lam
D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D019821:Simvastatin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D000924:Anticholesteremic Agents; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D019821:Simvastatin