Effects of high versus low-dose atorvastatin on high sensitive C-reactive protein in acute coronary syndrome
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High and low dose atorvastatin effects on high sensivity C-reactive protein in patient with acute coronary syndrome
Introduction: The effect of statins in reducing the risk of acute cardiovascular events is not only due to their effect on serum cholesterol level but also from their anti-inflammatory effects, particularly those resulting from reducing of C - reactive protein (CRP), is important. Atorvastatin dose and duration of treatment display different effects. This study compared the effects of high and ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nigerian Medical Journal
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0300-1652
DOI: 10.4103/0300-1652.144704