Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Low-dose Statins in Korean Patients

Abstract

-39.3±10.8%, -31.5±8.9%, -48.8±12.3%, and -42.8±13.5%, respectively. LDL cholesterol less than 130 mg/dL was achieved in 90.3%, 76.9%, 88.5%, 85.2%, 97.2%, and 94.2%, respectively. The reduction of LDL cholesterol by 30% or more was obtained in 84.4%, 60.7%, 81.6%, 63.0%, 93.0%, and 83.5%, respectively. LDL cholesterol less than 70 mg/dL or the reduction by 50% or more was observed in a small portion of patients and was variable according to the different types of statins. Conclusion: A low dose statin was enough to manage dyslipidemia in most Korean patients with low to moderate risks and was even effective in a subpopulation of high risk patients.