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The importance of high serum total cholesterol and high level of low-density lipoprotein
cholesterol, as a risk factor for coronary artery diseases is well established. Statin is the
first-line of treatment for dyslipidemia and there are known side effects of statin therapy.
This study reviews the existing information available in Homoeopathy (research and
traditional knowledge) for managing dyslipidemia. No rigid inclusion has been kept due
to scarcity of evidence-based literature. Preclinical and clinical studies (case records
to controlled trials) are included. A comprehensive search from major biomedical
databases including National Medical Library (PubMed), AYUSH PORTAL, EMBASE,
and the Cochrane Library was conducted using the search term “dyslipidemia,”
“atherosclerosis,” “arteriosclerosis,” “atheroma” along with “Homoeopathy.” In addition,
efforts were made to search authoritative texts of authors, such homoeopathic Materia
Medica, repertory, etc. Relevant research was categorized by study type and appraised
according to study type and design. Four preclinical, three observational studies, and
two case records were identified. From literary search, medicines commonly used in
Materia Medica and drugs of Indian origin were noted. There are positive leads in
managing patients suffering from dyslipidemia. However, more well-designed studies
are warranted to generate effectiveness/efficacy of Homoeopathy. |
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