Fibrates help lower cholesterol by reducing a type of fat in the blood. Doctors use them in the management of conditions such as dyslipidemia, heart disease, and stroke. While statins can lower so ...

Background Fibrates has been extensively used to improve plasma lipid levels and prevent adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, the effect of fibrates on stroke is unclear at the present time.

Fish oil and fibrates have each been shown to reduce triglyceride levels in HIV-infected patients, but few comparative data are available. To address this gap, ACTG investigators conducted a ...