PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Hoyle, Brian
ED  - Libby, Peter
TI  - Statins in the Management of LDL-C
DP  - 2013 Dec 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 22--23
VI  - 13
IP  - 16
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/16/22.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/16/22.full
AB  - Multiple studies have found an association between physical activity, a healthy diet, and moderate consumption of alcohol with a lower risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease. Yet, few randomized trials have shown that incorporating these lifestyle modifications reduce CV events. This article provides an overview of the present and prospective roles of statins in the management of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).