Effects of Atorvastatin of Early Recurrent Ischemic Events in Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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The cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin may reduce the risk of recurring ischemia in the first few months after a heart attack or unstable angina, according to a study of 3,086 patients. Ischemia occurs when part of the body does not receive enough blood.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndromes
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All patients who are hospitalized for a heart attack or unstable angina should receive a drug to lower their cholesterol level. A study published in 2001 showed that this treatment reduced the risk of recurring symptoms in the following months.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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High-dose atorvastatin vs usual-dose simvastatin for secondary prevention after myocardial infarction
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The effects of two strategies of lipid lowering on the risk of cardiovascular disease among patients with a previous myocardial infarction (MI) are compared. Results reveal that patients with MI might benefit from intensive lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) without an increase in noncardiovascular mortality or other serious adverse reactions.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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