The Effect Of LDL-Cholesterol, Lowering Beyond Currently Recommended Minimum Targets On Coronary Heart Disesse (CHD) Recurrence In Patients With Pre-Existing CHD
The Effect Of LDL-Cholesterol, Lowering Beyond Currently Recommended Minimum Targets On Coronary Heart Disesse (CHD) Recurrence In Patients With Pre-Existing CHD
The primary objective of this study is to determine the degree of additional reduction in cardiovascular risk that was accrued to patients by lowering their LDL-C beyond the currently accepted minimum target level for patients with pre-existing CHD. Secondary objectives include the safety profile of this treatment strategy, its cost-effectiveness, effect on other atherosclerotic-related events and procedures, and total mortality.
Inclusion Criteria:
Men and women age 35-75 who have evident CHD
Exclusion Criteria:
Known hypersensitivity to HMG CO-A reductase therapy, liver disease, evidence of secondary hyperlipidemia
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