Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol of less than 70 mg/dL is associated with fewer cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients: A real-life cohort in Thailand

• Main Authors: Chinwong D., Patumanond J., Chinwong S., Siriwattana K., Gunaparn S., Hall J., Phrommintikul A.
• Format: Article
• Published: Dove Medical Press Ltd. 2015
• Subjects: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (all); Medicine (all); Chemical Health and Safety; Safety Research; Pharmacology (medical)
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84930199107&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/38571
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2015 Chinwong et al. Background: Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease or mortality; however, the LDL-C goal for therapy in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients is controversial and varies among guidelines. This study...