| abstract |
The instant invention provides methods for preventing or reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis, as well as for halting or slowing the progression of atherosclerotic disease once it has become clinically evident, comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an HMG-CoA RI in combination with folic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof to a person who is at risk of developing atherosclerosis or who already has atherosclerotic disease. |