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Old 1st Dec 2012, 06:58
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From the CG67 pathway, para 1.7.1

Secondary causes of dyslipidaemia should be considered and excluded before starting lipid therapy. This should include measurement of TSH.
If there is no dyslipidaemia, why would you prescribe statins?
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