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More aggressive secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease now funded
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More aggressive secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease now funded
Friday 1 April 2022, 12:45 AM

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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis discusses the recent funding of rosuvastatin, focusing on its use for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Key points, Rosuvastatin 40mg will lower the LDL cholesterol level by approximately 63 per cent, compared with about 55 per cent with atorvastatin 80mg.
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