Statins-Beyond Their Use in Hypercholesterolemia: Focus on the Pediatric Population

• Main Authors: Elena Lia Spoiala (Author), Eliza Cinteza (Author), Radu Vatasescu (Author), Mihaela Victoria Vlaiculescu (Author), Stefana Maria Moisa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Statins are a class of medications primarily used in adults to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. However, the use of statins in children is generally limited and carefully considered despite the well-documented anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and pro-apoptoti...