The success of the 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme
A reductase inhibitors (statins) in ameliorating
atherothrombotic events is firmly established. Large
randomised controlled clinical trials have consistently (and
unequivocally) demonstrated a beneficial role in reducing
coronary events and total mortality in patients with advanced
coronary artery disease (CAD).
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