Effect of Xuezhikang, an extract from red yeast Chinese rice, on coronary events in a Chinese population with previous myocardial infarction

Citation

Effect of Xuezhikang, an extract from red yeast Chinese rice, on coronary events in a Chinese population with previous myocardial infarction. 2008.

Publication Year2008
PMID18549841

Study Details

Study DesignRandomized placebo-controlled secondary-prevention trial
Evidence LevelHuman clinical evidence
Sample Size4870

Results

The study reported fewer coronary events with Xuezhikang than placebo in Chinese patients with previous myocardial infarction.

Limitations

The population was specific to secondary prevention after myocardial infarction.

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