Inflammatory biomarkers, statins, and the risk of stroke - Cracking a clinical conundrum

被引:50
作者
Ridker, PM
机构
[1] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Brigham & Womens Hosp, Ctr Cardiovasc Dis Prevent, Boston, MA 02215 USA
[2] Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Brigham & Womens Hosp, Div Prevent Med & Cardiovasc Dis, Boston, MA 02215 USA
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editorials; cholesterol; inflammation; stroke; statins;
D O I
10.1161/01.CIR.0000017822.82512.62
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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页码:2583 / 2585
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