Dyslipidemia induced by drugs used for the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases.

Abstract

Dyslipidemia is a major vascular risk factor. Interestingly, several agents used for the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases have an adverse effect on the lipid profile. In addition, agents belonging to the same class (e.g. beta blockers) can have significantly different actions on lipid levels. We summarize the effects of drugs used for the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases on the lipid profile. These effects should be considered when selecting a specific agent, particularly in high-risk patients.

• Authors: Konstantinos Tziomalos, Vasilios G Athyros, Asterios Karagiannis, Dimitri P Mikhailidis
• Journal: The open cardiovascular medicine journal (Open Cardiovasc Med J) Vol. 5 Pg. 85-9 ( 2011) ISSN: 1874-1924 [Electronic] United Arab Emirates
• PMID: 21769302 (Publication Type: Journal Article)