Effects of Noncontrolled Diabetes on LDL Levels of Atherosclerotic Patients on and off Statin Therapy: A Preliminary Study

Conclusion Results of this preliminary study in patients with known atherosclerotic coronary artery disease found that patients with uncontrolled diabetes undergoing statin therapy had higher LDL levels compared with nondiabetic patients undergoing statin therapy.

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Published inClinical therapeutics Vol. 36; no. 8; p. e9
Main Authors Duman, I, Arun, O, Akbayrak, H, Yildirim, S, Vatansev, H, Oc, B, Oc, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bridgewater Elsevier Limited 01.08.2014
Subjects
Cardiovascular disease
Cholesterol
Coronary vessels
Diabetes
Internal Medicine
Medical Education
Statins
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Summary:Conclusion Results of this preliminary study in patients with known atherosclerotic coronary artery disease found that patients with uncontrolled diabetes undergoing statin therapy had higher LDL levels compared with nondiabetic patients undergoing statin therapy.
ISSN:0149-2918
1879-114X
DOI:10.1016/j.clinthera.2014.05.034