Summary:
This clinical trial seeks to find out if an investigational study drug can help prevent cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular-related deaths, in adults age 40 and over who already have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
Criteria:- 40 years of age or older.
- History of heart disease, including any of the following: heart attack, stroke, peripheral arterial disease
- Diagnosed with high cholesterol
- Currently taking cholesterol-lowering statin medication like atorvastatin (Lipitor®), or rosuvastatin (Crestor®).
Qualified Participants May Receive:
- Acess to heart disease specialists
- No-cost study medication
- Reimbursement for travel and expenses
- Complimentary transportation to and from study visits