BACKGROUND: Inhibitors of hydroxymethylglutaryl co-enzyme A reductase are widely used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Physicians and third-party payers need an accurate measure of their… (More)
BACKGROUND: Combination lipid-lowering therapy may be desirable in patients with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high triglycerides, and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This… (More)
BACKGROUND: Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor) is a new 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor. The present study was conducted to examine the effect of pronounced… (More)