Effect of Combination Therapy with Ezetimibe and Statins versus Statin Monotherapy on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Conclusions: The effect of ezetimibe on CIMT reduction was shown in non-familial hypercholesterolemia and secondary prevention. These results suggest that the efficacy of ezetimibe may vary with potential CIMT reduction benefits in certain subpopulations.PMID:38004029 | DOI:10.3390/medicina59111980

Source: Atherosclerosis - November 25, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ryuk Jun Kwon Young Hye Cho Eun Ju Park Youngin Lee Sae Rom Lee Jung In Choi Sang Yeoup Lee Soo Min Son Source Type: research