Method for preventing or reducing risk of onset of cardiovascular events employing an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor

作者: Bruce D. Behounek , Mark E. McGovern , Adeoye Y. Olukotun

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摘要: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of onset a cardiovascular event by administering an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor such as pravastatin, to patient which has one more factors coronary and/or cerebrovascular hypercholesterolemia.

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