Dyslipidaemia in Sri Lanka
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality in South Asia. Although well-recognized as a major risk factor, dyslipidemia in such populations is not well-reviewed. To review the trends in dyslipidemia, phenotypes, underlying causes, treatment modalities, and management gaps in S...
Main Authors: | Anne Thushara Matthias, Ruvan Ekanayake, Carukshi Arambepola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijncd.org/article.asp?issn=2468-8827;year=2022;volume=7;issue=1;spage=13;epage=21;aulast=Matthias |
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