Statins may benefit intermediate-risk patients without CVD
Results from a study presented at ACC in Chicago suggest that statins can be more widely used in patients considered to be intermediate risk for cardiovascular disease.
Results from a study presented at ACC in Chicago suggest that statins can be more widely used in patients considered to be intermediate risk for cardiovascular disease.
Is the real benefit of statins their anti-inflammatory benefits?
Statin use in co-infected patients showed a slowed progression of liver disease, according to a study conducted at the Johns Hopkins Moore Clinic for HIV Care.
For older adults at risk for heart attack or stroke, statin use is cost effective in 48% to 67% of patients.
While statins may decrease aggression in men, they appear to increase it in postmenopausal women.
Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism who take statins have an increased risk of developing diabetes.
Patients with life-limiting illnesses often take statins, and discontinuing these can increase quality of life.
Clinicians should clearly explain the risks and benefits to patients beginning statin therapy.
Under the pediatric guidelines, 2.5% of the patients surveyed would qualify for statin treatment while only 0.4% would qualify under the adult guidelines.
A patient’s gender does not affect the efficacy of statin therapy for major vascular events.