Atorvastatin and cardiovascular risk in the elderly – patient considerations

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Atorvastatin and cardiovascular risk in the elderly – patient considerations

Subroto Acharjee, Francine K WeltyDivision of Cardiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USAAbstract: Elderly individuals are at increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and account for a majority of CHD deaths. Several clinical trials have assessed the beneficial effects of...

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Autores principales:	Subroto Acharjee, Francine K Welty
Formato:	article
Lenguaje:	EN
Publicado:	Dove Medical Press 2008
Materias:	Geriatrics RC952-954.6
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/9fd27da84614431285e0e32857df8064
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