Should women be offered cholesterol lowering drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease? Yes.
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Abstract
Women in western countries are more likely to die from heart disease than from cancer<b>. Scott M Grundy </b>argues that the risks make preventive treatment essential, but <b>Malcolm Kendrick </b>believes the evidence of benefit is not strong enough
Medical subject headings
- Anticholesteremic Agents
- Cardiovascular Diseases