Journal article
Statin therapy in Canadian patients with hypercholesterolemia: the Canadian Lipid Study -- Observational (CALIPSO).
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although statins are widely used to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), there is little information about patient profiles, treatment patterns and goal achievement among statin-treated patients in Canada.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the profile of statin-treated patients and to determine whether they are achieving recommended targets for LDL-C.
Authors
Bourgault C; Davignon J; Fodor G; Gagné C; Gaudet D; Genest J; Lavoie M-A; Leiter L; McPherson R; Sénécal M
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 21, No. 13, pp. 1187–1193
Publication Date
11 2005
ISSN
0828-282X