Abstract
Aims: The purpose of this aricle is to discuss the use of niacin to reduce cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes. Methods and Results: Five common misconceptions regarding the use of niacin are discussed and practical suggestions to decrease flushing with niacin are outlined. Evidence that combining niacin with statin therapy is presented. Conclusions: That simultaneous lowering of LDL-cholesterol with statins and raising HDL-cholesterol with niacin is a rational and effective strategy for preventing cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | F68-F73 |
Journal | European Heart Journal, Supplement |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | F |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2006 |
Keywords
- Dyslipidaemia
- HDL-cholesterol
- Niacin
- Nicotinic acid
- Type 2 diabetes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine