Review Article

A Brief Drug Class Review: Considerations for Statin Use, Toxicity, and Drug Interactions

Abstract: For approximately 30 years, statins have been effectively used to control cholesterol, thereby reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular disease. Evidence-based recommendations regarding how these drugs are dosed and used have changed significantly through the years. There are seven statins approved for use in the United States,…

Posted in: hypercholesterolemia 3 pharmacology 7 statin 2

Original Article

Periodontal Alteration of the Microcirculation and Hypercholesterolemia: A Possible Correlation?

Objective: We evaluated the morphological and parametric characteristics of the periodontal microcirculation in patients diagnosed as having hypercholesterolemia and high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). Methods: Forty patients were recruited, 20 of whom were affected by hypercholesterolemia and 20 of whom were considered healthy. A videocapillaroscopic examination was carried out…

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CME Topic

Medication Use for Diabetes, Hypertension, and Hypercholesterolemia from 1988–1994 to 2001–2006

Abstract:The objective of this study was to compare rates of use of medications for diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia between 1988–1994 and 2001–2006 and determine whether increased medication use may be partly attributable to nonadherence to healthy lifestyle habits. This study analyzed and compared data from two different time periods in…

Posted in: Diabetes 23 hypercholesterolemia 3 Hypertension 39 medication 5
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