Rosuvastatin versus Atorvastatin in the treatment of Hypercholesterolaemia in African American Subjects(ARIES) - ARIES

Inclusion Criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• - Fasting low density lipoprotein level as defined by the protocol.
• - Self described African American race
• - Fasting triglyceride level as defined by the protocol.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• - The use of lipid lowering drugs or dietary supplements after Visit 1.
• - Active arterial disease eg Unstable angina, or recent arterial surgery
• - Blood lipid levels above the limits defined in the protocol.
• - Uncontrolled hypertension, hypothyroidism, alcohol or drug abuse.