Tag: Statins
Statins Might Help Prevent Amputation in PAD Patients
Cholesterol-lowing drugs associated with reduced risk of amputation, mortality
No Benefit Found for Perioperative Statin Therapy
Statins don't prevent complications and may cause acute kidney injury, researchers report
New Research Questions Link Between Statin Use and CRC Risk
It may be cholesterol levels that are associated with reduced chance of colorectal cancer
LDL Reduction in Hypertriglyceridemia Varies Per Statin
Greater LDL-C reductions for rosuvastatin 10-40 mg vs equal, double doses of atorvastatin, simvastatin
SCCM: Peri-Op Statins Don’t Cut Risk of AKI in Cardiac Surgery
Study was stopped for futility after 615 participants completed study
No Need to Avoid Statins in Hep C Compensated Cirrhosis
Statin use tied to lower risk of decompensation and death in hep C compensated cirrhosis
High-Dose Statins Benefit Some Cases of Macular Degeneration
Patients experienced disappearance of drusen under the retina, slight improvement in vision clarity
Coronary CT Angiography Findings Modify Statin, Aspirin Rx
Many patients with CCTA-detected coronary artery disease are not discharged on aspirin or statin
Statins May Aid CABG Recovery
Review of statin use indicates reduced risk of death or complications
Extended-Release Niacin Lowers ApoB-48 Concentration in T2DM
ERN together with statin reduces apoB-48 by lowering fasting and postprandial secretion rate
