Effect of Combination Therapy with Ezetimibe and Statins versus Statin Monotherapy on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Effect of Combination Therapy with Ezetimibe and Statins versus Statin Monotherapy on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Lipid-lowering agents such as ezetimibe are recommended in uncontrolled hyperlipidemia for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a surrogate marker of atherosclerosis and a predictor of cardi...

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Main Authors: Ryuk Jun Kwon, Young Hye Cho, Eun Ju Park, Youngin Lee, Sae Rom Lee, Jung In Choi, Sang Yeoup Lee, Soo Min Son
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
ezetimibe
atherosclerosis
intima-media thickness
cardiovascular disease
stroke
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/11/1980

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