Narrative Review: Lack of Evidence for Recommended Low-Density Lipoprotein Treatment Targets: A Solvable Problem

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Figure 2. Results for the Heart Protection Study.

No statistically or clinically significant difference was seen in relative benefit of statin therapy by low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level at baseline or prerandomization LDL response. To convert LDL cholesterol values to mg/dL, divide by 0.02586.

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  1. Ann Intern Med October 3, 2006 vol. 145 no. 7 520-530
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