Randomized trial of the effects of cholesterol-lowering with simvastatin on peripheral vascular and other major vascular outcomes in 20,536 people with peripheral arterial disease and other high-risk conditions

<p><strong>Objectives</strong> The Heart Protection Study (HPS) provides an opportunity to assess directly the effects of cholesterol-lowering therapy on major vascular events (defined as myocardial infarction, coronary death, stroke, or revascularization) in patients with peripher...

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Main Author: Heart Protection Study Collaborative Group
Other Authors: The Society for Vascular Surgery
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007
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