Pleiotropic effects of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

Christos G Mihos, Orlando SantanaColumbia University Division of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Heart Institute, Miami Beach, FL, USAAbstract: The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) are used extensively in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. They have also demonstrated a benefit in a variety of other dise...

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Main Authors: Mihos CG, Santana O
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-04-01
Series:International Journal of General Medicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/pleiotropic-effects-of-the-hmg-coa-reductase-inhibitors-a6971