The main mechanism is the popular acute phase reaction. There is a secondary prevention trial results published on the evidence of recovery of serum cholesterol to normal in one month published in Scandinavian Cardiovascular journal 1998; 32(Suppl 50) I think the last article of that supplement. Hope this is useful. Regards S.Vivek Barnet & Chasefarm Tue, 21 Aug 2001 16:54:26 +0100 "Hogan, Tim" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Does anyone know the mechanism for the reduction in serum cholesterol after > an MI? and any evidence as to how long it takes to resume the pre-MI > cholesterol level (assuming no action is taken to lower cholesterol) > > > Tim @ > Basildon. > > > > ********************************************************************** > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and > intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they > are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify > the system manager at mailto:[log in to unmask] > > This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by > MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. > > www.mimesweeper.com > ********************************************************************** ---------------------- Vivekanandan Sachidanandam