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Investigating mitochondrial impairment as a mechanism of statin-induced muscle toxicity
2019-01-01
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Statins, also known as 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoAR) inhibitors, are currently the pharmaceutical intervention strategy of choice for the primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic disorders that are related to hypercholesterolemia. In most recipients, statin therapy is effective and well tolerated, however the most significant barrier to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk redu...
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- 96a68ce9-fc58-58e7-ab84-e8473ec7b542
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- 10.17638/03055069