Evaluation of cardioprotective and antihyperlipidemic effects of vernonia elaeagnifolia in wistar rats
Ischemic heart disease is the most prevalent cause of myocardial infarction, a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Hyperlipidemia is a condition of abnormalincrease inserum LDL, cholesterol and triglycerides levels. The main aim of the current study is to assess the cardioprotective, anti-hyperlipidemic, and anti-oxidant properties of Vernoniaelaeagnifolia's methanolic extract.