title: Statins.
abstract: While I was aware of the link between high serum cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, I was unaware of the mechanism of atheroma development. The CPD article discussed the role of low-density lipoprotein in the development of atherosclerosis, which I found very interesting.
authors.affiliation: Lourdes Community Nursing Home in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent.
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Skinner
mesh_terms: D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors