Intensive Lipid Lowering with Atorvastatin in Patients with Stable Coronary Disease

C. LaRosa, John; M. Grundy, Scott; D. Waters, David; L. Shear, Charles; J. Barter, Philip; Fruchart, Jean‐Charles; M. Gotto, Antonio; Greten, Heiner; J.P. Kastelein, John; Shepherd, James; K. Wenger, Nanette

doi:10.1056/nejmoa050461

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Intensive Lipid Lowering with Atorvastatin in Patients with Stable Coronary Disease

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Mar 9, 2005

Authors:

John C. LaRosa

Scott M. Grundy

David D. Waters

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Previous trials have demonstrated that lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels below currently recommended levels is beneficial in patients with acute coronary syndromes. We prospectively assessed the efficacy and safety of lowering LDL cholesterol levels below 100 mg p...

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Atorvastatin

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