TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 35. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Hyperlipidemias A1 - Trevor, Anthony J. A1 - Katzung, Bertram G. A1 - Kruidering-Hall, Marieke M. A1 - Masters, Susan B. Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination & Board Review, 10e AB - Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death in the Western world. Drugs discussed in this chapter prevent the sequelae of atherosclerosis (heart attacks, angina, peripheral arterial disease, ischemic stroke) and decrease mortality in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease and hyperlipidemia. Although the drugs are generally safe and effective, they can cause problems, including drug-drug interactions and toxic reactions in skeletal muscle and the liver. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56982905 ER -