Role of ezetimibe in the prevention of cardiovascular disease: absence of evidence |
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| Authors: | Mascitelli Luca Pezzetta Francesca Goldstein Mark R |
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| Institution: | a Comando Brigata Alpina “Julia”, Medical Service, Udine, Italy;b Cardiology Service, Ospedale di Tolmezzo, Tolmezzo, Italy;c Fountain Medical Court, Bonita Springs, Florida |
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| Abstract: | Ezetimibe is a lipid-lowering agent that inhibits intestinal absorption of dietary cholesterol. It substantially lowers low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels when used alone or in combination with statins. Although there is a growing push for the continued use of ezetimibe for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, ezetimibe studies available so far are inconsistent, without allowing use of the drug with confidence. |
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| Keywords: | Cholesterol Ezetimibe Prevention |
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