Center for Heart Sciences : Cholesterol Research Study

The purpose of this study is to find out if an approved drug that lowers "bad" cholesterol combined with an investigational drug to raise "good" cholesterol levels is more effective in preventing cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack and stroke) when compared with an approved cholesterol-lowering drug alone.

ALL study participants will receive an approved medication to lower "bad" cholesterol.

You may be eligible for:

• Investigational medication to raise "good" cholesterol and
  lower the "bad" cholesterol
• Diet and exercise advice
• Study-related medical care

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

To participate in this study you must
	Be between 45 and 75 years old
	Be at high risk because of cardiovascular disease (heart attack or stroke) which is present if you:
	have coronary heart disease OR have had a heart attack within the past 5 years OR have had coronary artery bypass surgery or other open-heart surgery, such as a valve replacement, more than 1 month ago OR have had angioplasty or another coronary procedure within the past 5 years OR have had a stroke OR have pre-existing peripheral vascular disease OR have type 2 diabetes
	Have a history of high cholesterol

You may not participate in this study if you:
	are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby
	have participated in another research study within the last 30 days
	are scheduled to undergo a major cardiovascular surgery such as angioplasty or bypass surgery

STUDY BENEFITS:

• Take an active role in your own healthcare
• Obtain study-related medical care at leading facilities
• Receive study medication at no charge
• Help others by contributing to medical research

Ask your healthcare professional about joining a new research study for people at risk because of heart disease.

Visit www.cholesterolresearch.com to see if you qualify for this research study.