Effects of adding ezetimibe to fluvastatin on kidney function in patients with hypercholesterolemia: a randomized control trial.

Author: BokudaKanako, IchiharaAtsuhiro, ItohHiroshi, KinouchiKenichiro, MorimotoSatoshi

Paper Details 
Original Abstract of the Article :
Statins not only reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, but also prevent the progression of kidney dysfunction. Ezetimibe, a cholesterol-absorption inhibitor, also lowers LDL cholesterol levels when added to statins; however, the effect of add-on ezetimibe on kidney function has had confl...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.5551/jat.14860

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Ezetimibe and Statins: A Tale of Two Cholesterol-Lowering Agents

The field of [cardiology] is constantly seeking better ways to manage [hypercholesterolemia]. This research investigates the impact of adding [ezetimibe], a [cholesterol-absorption inhibitor], to [fluvastatin], a [statin], on [kidney function] in patients with [hypercholesterolemia]. The authors review conflicting findings regarding the effect of [ezetimibe] on [kidney function] and highlight the need for further research to clarify its role in [kidney health].

Ezetimibe: A Complex Impact on Kidney Function

This study emphasizes the need for further investigation into the effects of [ezetimibe] on [kidney function] in patients with [hypercholesterolemia]. The findings raise questions about the potential risks and benefits of adding [ezetimibe] to [statin] therapy, much like a desert traveler trying to decipher the shifting sands of a complex landscape.

Navigating Cholesterol Management: A Focus on Kidney Health

The research highlights the importance of considering [kidney health] when managing [hypercholesterolemia]. It's like a desert traveler who needs to be aware of the impact of their journey on their water supplies, carefully managing their resources to ensure their well-being. Further research is needed to understand the long-term impact of [ezetimibe] on [kidney function] in patients with [hypercholesterolemia].

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study underscores the complexities of [cholesterol management] and the importance of considering the potential impact on [kidney health]. It's a reminder that even in the seemingly straightforward quest for [lowering cholesterol], there are nuances and complexities, much like navigating the shifting sands of a vast desert.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2013-09-12
  2. Date Revised 2019-06-08
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

23197250

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.5551/jat.14860

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Languages

English

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