NEJM | Extended-Release Niacin or Ezetimibe and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness - 0 views
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avivajazz jazzaviva on 31 Mar 10This comparative-effectiveness trial shows that the use of extended-release niacin causes a significant regression of carotid intima-media thickness when combined with a statin and that niacin is superior to ezetimibe. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00397657 [ClinicalTrials.gov] .)