Abstract:BackgroundCardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths worldwide. In the majority of patients, CVD is specifically attributed to the development of atherosclerosis primarily caused by elevated plasma cholesterol levels. Statins, HMG‐CoA reductase inhibitors, are the preferential treatment for hypercholesterolemia‐induced cardiovascular‐associated diseases. When taken as prescribed, statins are highly effective in lowering high cholesterol levels, thereby reducing the eventuality of heart attack … Show more
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