Biochemical effects of statins on lipid parameters among newly diagnosed dyslipidaemia subjects in primary care

• Main Authors: Meor Anuar Shuhaili, Meor Fairuz Rizal, Samsudin, Intan Nureslyna, Chew, Boon How, Abdul Rahman, Hejar, Stanslas, Johnson, Sumon, Md. Shariful Hasan, Ahmad, Zalinah, Chellappah Thambiah, Subashini
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59692/1/2018031608372202_MJMHS_Vol14_No1_Jan2018_0057_-_4th_proof.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59692/; http://www.medic.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/2018031608372202_MJMHS_Vol14_No1_Jan2018_0057_-_4th_proof.pdf

Introduction: Statins have several pleiotropic effects including its primary effect of lipid lowering that is important to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). Subjects often have heterogeneous responses to statin. This study aims to determine the biochemical effects of statins on lipid parameters...