Prevalence of dyslipidemia in statin-treated patients in the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania): Results of the Dyslipidemia International Study (DYSIS)

Prevalence of dyslipidemia in statin-treated patients in the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania): Results of the Dyslipidemia International Study (DYSIS)

Background and objective: The Baltic nations (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) are profoundly affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD). Studies have indicated that patients may experience persistent dyslipidemia despite chronic statin treatment. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the ris...

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Main Authors: Margus Viigimaa, Andrejs Erglis, Gustavs Latkovskis, Ene Mäeots, Žaneta Petrulionienė, Rimvydas Šlapikas, Anete Gocentiene, Peter Bramlage, Philippe Brudi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-01-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
Dyslipidemia
Statins
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol
Triglycerides
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1010660X14000044

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