Treatment of Hypercholesterolaemia in Hispanic Subjects (STARSHIP)

A 6-Week, Randomized, Open-Label, Comparative Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolaemia in Hispanic Subjects.

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of 6 weeks of treatment with Rosuvastatin with 6 weeks of treatment with Atorvastatin in Hispanic subjects with hypercholesterolemia

Inclusion Criteria:

• Fasting low density lipoprotein & triglyceride levels as defined by the protocol.
• Self described Hispanic race
• Subjects with coronary heart disease or at high risk of coronary heart disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The use of lipid lowering drugs or dietary supplements after Visit 1.
• Active arterial disease eg Unstable angina, or recent arterial surgery
• Blood lipid levels above the limits defined in the protocol.
• Uncontrolled hypertension, hypothyroidism, alcohol or drug abuse.