Sunday, May 29, 2005

Can niacin slow the development of atherosclerosis in coronary artery disease patients already taking statins?

Can niacin slow the development of atherosclerosis in coronary artery disease patients already taking statins? : Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine:
B Greg Brown
"Practice point

In coronary artery disease patients, carotid atherosclerosis progresses significantly in 1 year despite statin therapy to lower LDL cholesterol, but progression is almost halted if extended-release niacin is added to statin"

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