Method for preventing a second heart attack employing an HMG CoA

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...

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514510, 514824, A61K 3140, A61K 3121

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ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of a second heart attack in a patient having a substantially normal serum cholesterol level by administering an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor such as pravastatin, alone or in combination with an ACE inhibitor.

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