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CHD and Lipid Lowering Therapy

• 14 Million people have CHD

• 1.5 Million suffer an MI

• 5.5 Million Americans with CHD should be treated with cholesterol lowering medications according to NCEP guidelines

Reduction in Events for Every 10% decrease in Cholesterol

p<0.002

p<0.03

But, only one-third are treated, and an even smaller percentage have target values realized

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