Statin-Associated Muscle Adverse Events : Update for clinicians
Statins are potent medications which reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Their efficacy in cardiovascular risk reduction is well established and indications for their use are expanding. While statins are generally well tolerated and safe, adverse events are relatively common,...
Main Authors: | Maha A. Al-Mohaissen, Martha J. Ignaszewski, Jiri Frohlich, Andrew P. Ignaszewski |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sultan Qaboos University
2016-11-01
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Series: | Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2178 |
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