What study evaluated intermediate‑density lipoprotein (IDL) management using a high‑intensity HMG‑CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) 80 mg daily in adults aged 40‑75 years with elevated IDL and additional cardiovascular risk factors, and what were its primary findings?

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