more focus on diet and exercise for high triglycerides
June 2011
You'll see more focus on diet and exercise for high triglycerides...and less reliance on Rx meds.
This is different from current practice.
Fenofibrate use is increasing...despite the fact that there's no proof it improves cardiovascular outcomes. Regulators are also scrutinizing whether fenofibrate should be used with statins...due to lack of benefit and possible adverse effects.
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