ISSN:
1432-1440
Keywords:
α-Tocopherol
;
Cholesterol synthesis
;
Coenzyme Q10
;
Congestive heart failure
;
Side effects of drugs
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Ninety-four consecutive hospital patients aged over 50 years were included in a cross-sectional study. Serum samples were analyzed for coenzyme Q10, α-tocopherol, and free cholesterol levels. Patients who died within a follow-up period of 6 months or had congestive heart failure or severe myalgia, and/or received cytostatic or lipid-lowering drug therapy showed significantly lower free cholesterol-related coenzyme Q10 values. Prospective controlled clinical trials will determine whether coenzyme Q10 has a potential to protect patients from such complications and become a useful therapy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00226855
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