statins is the name given to a group of which type of drugs
Statin Statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of lipid-lowering medications. Statins have been found to reduce cardiovascular disease and mortality in those who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease. The evidence is strong that statins are effective for treating cardiovascular disease in the early stages of the disease (secondary prevention) and in those at elevated risk but without cardiovascular disease (primary prevention).[1][2]
C-reactive protein CRP was so named because it was first identified as a substance in the serum of patients with acute inflammation that reacted with the somatic 'C' carbohydrate antigen of the capsule of pneumococcus.[14]
Abdominal examination On light palpation, the examiner tests for any palpable mass, rigidity, or pain.
Small intestine Food from the stomach is allowed into the duodenum through the pylorus by a muscle called the pyloric sphincter.
Small intestine Absorption of the majority of nutrients takes place in the jejunum, with the following notable exceptions:
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