Should women be offered cholesterol lowering drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease? Yes

2007/05/10 by Scott M. Grundy · 1 citation
Medicine · Economics, Econometrics and Finance · #Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health #Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life #Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

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Abstract

Women in western countries are more likely to die from heart disease than from cancer<b>. Scott M Grundy </b>argues that the risks make preventive treatment essential, but <b>Malcolm Kendrick </b>believes the evidence of benefit is not strong enough

Citations

• Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease with Pravastatin in Men with Hypercholesterolemia

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• Cholesterol [wikipedia]