Korean Circ J.  2022 Dec;52(12):901-902. 10.4070/kcj.2022.0302.

Reclassification of Cardiovascular Risk Based on the Presence of Carotid Plaque Regarding Statin Eligibility in Low to Moderate Risk Patients

• Park CS

• KMID: 2536793
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2022.0302

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