Tag: HDL

AIM-HIGH Trial: Niacin + Statins in Hyperlipidemia

2011 AIM-HIGH TRIAL Niacin in Patients with Low HDL Cholesterol Levels Receiving Intensive Statin Therapy Placebo controlled, randomized clinical trial Σ Objective: To assess if extended-release niacin added to simvastatin to raise low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is superior to simvastatin alone in reducing residual cardiovascular risk. 3,414 patients Inclusion criteria: patients with […]