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Figure 1 Study design. *Q1 = first qualifying LDL-C value using the Friedewald calculation; Q2 = second qualifying LDL-C value using the Friedewald calculation; blood samples for Q1 and Q2 were collected at least one week apart.
Randomization to double-blind treatment occurred at Visit 4. NCEP = National Cholesterol Education Program.