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Spotlight on HDL-raising Therapies: Insights From the Torcetrapib Trials
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Title Spotlight on HDL-raising Therapies: Insights From the Torcetrapib Trials
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/12498?src=rss
Description A large trial of a medication designed to raise HDL was stopped early because of a higher risk for death among subjects receiving active treatment. However, HDL-raising therapy may still have an important role in the prevention or management of cardiovascular disease. The current article reviews these treatments. Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Apr 29, 2008
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