Statin-Induced Increase in HDL-C and Renal Function in Coronary Heart Disease Patients.
Title | Statin-Induced Increase in HDL-C and Renal Function in Coronary Heart Disease Patients. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Athyros, V. G., Kakafika A. I., Papageorgiou A. A., Pagourelias E. D., Savvatianos S. D., Elisaf M., Karagiannis A., Tziomalos K., & Mikhailidis D. P. |
Journal | Open Cardiovasc Med J |
Volume | 1 |
Pagination | 8-14 |
Date Published | 2007 |
ISSN | 1874-1924 |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Little is known about the potential of statin-induced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) increase to improve renal function in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients. |
DOI | 10.2174/1874192400701010008 |
Alternate Journal | Open Cardiovasc Med J |
PubMed ID | 18949085 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC2570568 |