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Effects of atorvastatin and omega-3 fatty acids on LDL subfractions and postprandial hyperlipemia in patients with combined hyperlipemia.

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2001

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Arne Nordøy, Jacob B. Hansen, Jan Brox, Birgit Svensson
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Abstract

This study indicates that addition of a low dose of omega-3 FA may further improve the risk profile for CHD in patients with combined hyperlipemia treated with atorvastatin. The effect is related to reduction of postprandial hyperlipemia and redistribution of LDL subfractions.