Florkowski CM, Cramb R. Approaches to the management of hypercholesterolaemia.
J Clin Pharm Ther 1992;
17:81-9. [PMID:
1583083 DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-2710.1992.tb01272.x]
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Abstract
Patients with hypercholesterolaemia need to be carefully evaluated for underlying secondary or genetic causes. All such subjects require dietary advice. Those with total cholesterol levels persistently in excess of 6.5 mmol/l despite diet, and in the presence of multiple cardiac risk factors may need drug therapy. Drug therapy is likely to be life-long and the potential benefits need to be carefully assessed against the long-term safety of the agents employed.
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