Rosuvastatin in daily clinical practice – examples of use Case report

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Marcin Barylski

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Statins are the most commonly used class of drugs in the treatment of lipid disorders and evidences for lipid reduction and improved outcomes through statin therapy are strong and clear. Rosuvastatin has the most potent lipid-lowering effect of all the preparations currently available on the market. It is well tolerated and safe. The article presents 2 clinical cases in which rosuvastatin has been included in the treatment.

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Barylski , M. (2017). Rosuvastatin in daily clinical practice – examples of use. Medycyna Faktow (J EBM), 10(2(35), 158-161. Retrieved from https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/jebm/article/view/2158
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