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Which is superior of drugs fabrazate or statins in lowering cholesterol in stroke patient in their 70's takes clopidogrel both carotid 50% blocked?
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Statins better: Fabrazate is used more for triglycerides and statins are more for cholesterol (total and LDL)
Answered 6/30/2016
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