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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Low density lipoprotein landmark trials

Introduction

Landmark Trials

Landmark Trials

Statin

WOSCOPS Trial (pravastatin)

AFCAPS/TexCAPS Trial (lovastatin)

4S Trial (simvastatin)

Heart Protection Study (simvastatin)

ALLHAT (pravastatin)

PROSPER Trial (pravastatin)

ASCOT-LLA Trial (atorvastatin)

PROVE IT-TIMI 22 Trial (pravastatin or atorvastatin)

ASTEROID Trial (rosuvastatin)

CARDS (atorvastatin)

ASPEN (atorvastatin)

MEGA Trial (pravastatin)

CORONA Trial (rosuvastatin)

JUPITER Trial (rosuvastatin)

SATURN Trial (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin)

Multiple Lipid Lowering Drugs

References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]