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Pharmacogenetics of Statin-Induced Myotoxicity
16 Oct 2020
Abstract excerpt
Statins, a class of lipid-lowering medications have been the keystone treatment in cardiovascular health. However, adverse effects associated with statin use impact patient adherence, leading to statin discontinuation. Statin-induced myotoxicity (SIM) is one of the most common adverse effects, prevalent across all ages, genders and ethnicities. Although certain demographic cohorts carry a higher risk, the...
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