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Decreasing Markers Of Inflammation Is As Important For Statin Action As Decreasing Ldl Cholesterol (Jupiter Study)
Cholesterol A follow-up study on the JUPITER* trial has revealed that a key component of the action of statins is reduction of high sensitivity c-reactive protein (hsCRP), a marker of inflammation, as well as reducing levels of bad cholesterol. The findings are published in an Article published Online First and in an upcoming edition of The Lancet. Publication of the Article coincides with the announcement of the findings at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting in Florida, USA.
