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Raising HDL and Lowering LDL Cholesterol Maximizes CAD Risk Reduction
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Title Raising HDL and Lowering LDL Cholesterol Maximizes CAD Risk Reduction
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573481?src=rss
Description Targeting both low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is necessary to achieve the lowest possible risk of atherosclerosis progression, according to results of a meta-analysis of three large, randomized, controlled trials. Reuters Health Information
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Date Apr 26, 2008
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