To meet predefined lowdensity lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) target levels, atorvastatin dosages were increased to 20mg or 40mg once daily after 8 and 16 weeks, respectively. Results: After 52 ...

Our results clearly indicated that a change from 20mg simvastatin to 20mg atorvastatin, and from 40mg simvastatin to 40mg ... cardiovascular risk management. Drug therapy is almost always needed ...