Effects of niacin on atherosclerosis and vascular function.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Niacin has been used for more than 50 years in the management of atherosclerosis and is associated with improved patient outcomes. The routine use of niacin has been superseded in recent years with the advent of newer lipid-modulating interventions. Recently, however, there has been a renewed interest in its use due to the appreciation of its many beneficial effects on atherosclerosis and endothelial function, both 'lipid-targeted' and 'pleiotropic'. This review will consi...

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Authors: Ruparelia, N; Digby, J; Choudhury, R

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Current opinion in cardiology
• Volume: 26
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 66-70
• Publication date: 2011-01-01
• DOI: 10.1097/hco.0b013e3283410c16
• EISSN: 1531-7080
• ISSN: 0268-4705
• Language: English
• Keywords: Endothelium, Vascular; Atherosclerosis; Inflammation; Niacin; Humans; Lipid Metabolism; Hypolipidemic Agents