Should women be offered cholesterol lowering drugs to prevent cardiovascular disease? No
AUTOR(ES)
Kendrick, Malcolm
FONTE
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
RESUMO
Women in western countries are more likely to die from heart disease than from cancer. Scott M Grundy argues that the risks make preventive treatment essential, but Malcolm Kendrick believes the evidence of benefit is not strong enough
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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