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Statins as primary prevention in patients without dislipidaemia
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Stafford, L and Bereznicki, LRE, Statins as primary prevention in patients without dislipidaemia, Australian Pharmacist, 28, (5) pp. 422-426. ISSN 0728-4632 (2009) [Professional, Non Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of
death in Australia, responsible for 34% and 39% of male
and female deaths, respectively. It is also a significant
contributor to the burden of disease across the population,
Dyslipidaemia, especially elevated levels of lOW-density
lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-Cl, is recognised as a major
cardiovascular risk factor. Statins have become firmly
established as first-line lipid lowering therapy in the
secondary prevention of established CVD due to their ability
to lower LDL-C levels and improve patient outcomes
Item Details
| Item Type: | Professional, Non Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | statins and prevention |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Health services and systems |
| Research Field: | Health services and systems not elsewhere classified |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Clinical health |
| Objective Field: | Clinical health not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Stafford, L (Dr Leanne Chalmers) |
| UTAS Author: | Bereznicki, LRE (Professor Luke Bereznicki) |
| ID Code: | 57683 |
| Year Published: | 2009 |
| Deposited By: | Pharmacy |
| Deposited On: | 2009-08-07 |
| Last Modified: | 2010-10-06 |
| Downloads: | 553 View Download Statistics |
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