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.
Statins
The anti-inflammatory effects of statins
Is the real benefit of statins their anti-inflammatory benefits?
Statins slow progression of liver disease in patients with HIV, Hep C
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.
Statins cost-effective in adults aged 40-75 years
For older adults at risk for heart attack or stroke, statin use is cost effective in 48% to 67% of patients.
Statins linked to higher aggression in women, lower aggression in men
While statins may decrease aggression in men, they appear to increase it in postmenopausal women.
Subclinical hypothyroidism plus statins increase diabetes risk
Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism who take statins have an increased risk of developing diabetes.
Statin discontinuation may increase quality of life in patients with life-limiting illness
Patients with life-limiting illnesses often take statins, and discontinuing these can increase quality of life.
Discussion urged with statins
Clinicians should clearly explain the risks and benefits to patients beginning statin therapy.
Applying pediatric cholesterol guidelines would increase statin use
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.
Gender effects of statins
A patient’s gender does not affect the efficacy of statin therapy for major vascular events.
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