Abstract:Statins are the first line of defense in the treatment of dyslipidemia and hypercholesterolemia illness. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or statins are the most widely prescribed drugs for persons at risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and a major cause of morbidity around the world. Statins have the same mechanism of action, but their chemical structures, pharmacokinetic profiles, and lipid-modifying potency differ. Triglycerides, cholesterol, and low-densit… Show more
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