Regression of atherosclerosis: A review

Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases

Volumn 39, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 483-496

  Schell, W D ^a   Myers, J N ^a  

^a VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

COLESTYRAMINE; GEMFIBROZIL; MEVINOLIN; NICOTINIC ACID; PRAVASTATIN; PROBUCOL;

ANGIOCARDIOGRAPHY; ATHEROSCLEROSIS; DIET THERAPY; DISEASE COURSE; EXERCISE; FOLLOW UP; HUMAN; HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA; LIFESTYLE; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; SMOKING CESSATION; TREATMENT PLANNING;

EID: 0030985052     PISSN: 00330620     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0033-0620(97)80041-2     Document Type: Review

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