First United Kingdom Heart and Renal Protection (UK-HARP-I) study: biochemical efficacy and safety of simvastatin and safety of low-dose aspirin in chronic kidney disease.

BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic kidney disease are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, but the efficacy and safety of simvastatin and aspirin are unknown in this patient group. METHODS: Patients were randomly assigned in a 2 x 2 factorial design to the administration of: (1) 20 mg of sim...

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Main Authors: Baigent, C, Landray, M, Leaper, C, Altmann, P, Armitage, J, Baxter, A, Cairns, H, Collins, R, Foley, R, Frighi, V, Kourellias, K, Ratcliffe, P, Rogerson, M, Scoble, J, Tomson, C, Warwick, G, Wheeler, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005