To meet predefined lowdensity lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) target levels, atorvastatin dosages were increased to 20mg or 40mg once daily after 8 and 16 weeks, respectively. Results: After 52 ...

Crestor (rosuvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin) are the top medications for lowering blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. High cholesterol (and triglycerides) occurs when the fat in your ...

For select risk-enhanced individuals at intermediate risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), researchers found a way to ...

However, the exceeding of the 40 mg threshold for simvastatin (OR: 1.64, 95% CI 1.31 to 2.07, p<0.01), and the exceeding of a 20 mg threshold for atorvastatin (OR: 1.78, 95% CI 1.41 to 2.23, p<0.01) ...

One of the most common operations offered to indigent communities across the country is free cataract surgery provided by a ...

of patients were able to tolerate the EOD therapy (mean dose 5.6 mg) regimen for 4 ± 2.9 (mean ± SD) months. Mean LDL-C decreased 34.5% (p < 0.001) in the patients who tolerated the regimen ...

MANILA, Philippines — Like most people who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, Ruel Bautista is still trying to come to terms with his situation, although he still wonders why ...

A daily 20 mg does of atorvastatin – available as a low-cost generic – is the statin of choice for primary prevention, according to the document. "What we're saying is that, for people with a ...

Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have found a simple and affordable way to reduce the risk of heart ...

Lopressor may be given intravenously (into a vein) in cases of a heart attack. Condition Lopressor Toprol XL Hypertension Starting dose of 100 milligram (mg) by mouth in a single or divided dose, ...

The starting dose of fenofibrate oral tablet for this condition is 40 to 120 mg per day. Dosage may be adjusted based on the results of lipid blood tests performed at 4 to 8-week intervals.