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How to reach LDL targets quickly in patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome

The Journal of Family Practice. 2008 October;57(10):661-668
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With a simple algorithm developed from the ACTFAST trials, most patients can reach goal safely in 6 to 12 weeks

Limitations of our study include the fact that the trial was not blinded, the size of the dosing groups was unequal, and there was no control group. However, it is unlikely that reduction of LDL-C was due to chance. Also, this study was not designed to investigate the effect of lowering LDL-C on the incidence of cardiovascular events.

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Lawrence A. Leiter, MD, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, 61 Queen St. E.,#6121Q, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. M5C 2T2; leiterl@smh.toronto.on.ca