Charles R Harper

Summary

Affiliation: Emory University
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Beyond the Mediterranean diet: the role of omega-3 Fatty acids in the prevention of coronary heart disease
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    Prev Cardiol 6:136-46. 2003
  2. ncbi Flaxseed oil increases the plasma concentrations of cardioprotective (n-3) fatty acids in humans
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Office of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
    J Nutr 136:83-7. 2006
  3. ncbi Flaxseed oil supplementation does not affect plasma lipoprotein concentration or particle size in human subjects
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    J Nutr 136:2844-8. 2006
  4. ncbi The broad spectrum of statin myopathy: from myalgia to rhabdomyolysis
    Charles R Harper
    Office of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Emory University Department of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USA
    Curr Opin Lipidol 18:401-8. 2007
  5. ncbi Evidence-based management of statin myopathy
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University, 49 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    Curr Atheroscler Rep 12:322-30. 2010
  6. ncbi Managing dyslipidemia in chronic kidney disease
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USA
    J Am Coll Cardiol 51:2375-84. 2008
  7. ncbi Usefulness of omega-3 fatty acids and the prevention of coronary heart disease
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Am J Cardiol 96:1521-9. 2005
  8. ncbi Effects of a global risk educational tool on primary coronary prevention: the Atherosclerosis Assessment Via Total Risk (AVIATOR) study
    Terry A Jacobson
    Office of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    Curr Med Res Opin 22:1065-73. 2006
  9. ncbi Clinical characterization and molecular mechanisms of statin myopathy
    Peter P Toth
    Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, Ltd, 101 East Miller Road, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
    Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 6:955-69. 2008

Detail Information

Publications9

  1. ncbi Beyond the Mediterranean diet: the role of omega-3 Fatty acids in the prevention of coronary heart disease
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    Prev Cardiol 6:136-46. 2003
    ..Fish is an important source of the n-3 PUFA in the US diet; however, vegetable sources including grains and oils offer an alternative source for those who are unable to regularly consume fish...
  2. ncbi Flaxseed oil increases the plasma concentrations of cardioprotective (n-3) fatty acids in humans
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Office of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
    J Nutr 136:83-7. 2006
    ..This study demonstrates the efficacy of the conversion of ALA to EPA and DPA in a minority population with chronic disease. ALA may be an alternative to fish oil; however, additional clinical trials with ALA are warranted...
  3. ncbi Flaxseed oil supplementation does not affect plasma lipoprotein concentration or particle size in human subjects
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    J Nutr 136:2844-8. 2006
    ..058) and LDL2 (P = 0.083) subfractions tended to be greater in the ALA group. In conclusion, ALA does not decrease CVD risk by altering lipoprotein particle size or plasma lipoprotein concentrations...
  4. ncbi The broad spectrum of statin myopathy: from myalgia to rhabdomyolysis
    Charles R Harper
    Office of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Emory University Department of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USA
    Curr Opin Lipidol 18:401-8. 2007
    ..The diagnosis and management of patients with statin-induced myopathy will be reviewed...
  5. ncbi Evidence-based management of statin myopathy
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University, 49 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    Curr Atheroscler Rep 12:322-30. 2010
    ..An algorithm is presented to assist the clinician in managing myopathy in patients with dyslipidemia...
  6. ncbi Managing dyslipidemia in chronic kidney disease
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USA
    J Am Coll Cardiol 51:2375-84. 2008
    ..After reviewing the safety and dose alterations required in managing dyslipidemia in patients with CKD, a practical treatment algorithm is proposed...
  7. ncbi Usefulness of omega-3 fatty acids and the prevention of coronary heart disease
    Charles R Harper
    Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    Am J Cardiol 96:1521-9. 2005
    ..The data on ALA have been limited by studies of smaller sample size and limited quality...
  8. ncbi Effects of a global risk educational tool on primary coronary prevention: the Atherosclerosis Assessment Via Total Risk (AVIATOR) study
    Terry A Jacobson
    Office of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    Curr Med Res Opin 22:1065-73. 2006
    ..The aim of this study was to determine the effects of providing global risk scores to physicians on the prescription of lipid-lowering therapy for patients at increased coronary risk...
  9. ncbi Clinical characterization and molecular mechanisms of statin myopathy
    Peter P Toth
    Sterling Rock Falls Clinic, Ltd, 101 East Miller Road, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
    Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 6:955-69. 2008
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