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Journal Scan / Research · November 30, 2020

Elevated LDL-C and Increased Risk of MI and ASCVD in Individuals Aged 70–100 Years

The Lancet

 

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The Lancet
Elevated LDL Cholesterol and Increased Risk of Myocardial Infarction and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in Individuals Aged 70–100 Years: A Contemporary Primary Prevention Cohort
Lancet 2020 Nov 21;396(10263)1644-1652, MB Mortensen, BG Nordestgaard

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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