Statin Treatment in Specific Patient Groups: Role for Improved Cardiovascular Risk Markers

Statin Treatment in Specific Patient Groups: Role for Improved Cardiovascular Risk Markers

Ample evidence supports the use of statin therapy for secondary prevention in patients with a history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), but evidence is wanting in the case of primary prevention, low-risk individuals, and elderly adults 65+. Statins are effective in lowering low-dens...

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Main Authors: Alyssa M. B. White, Hillary R. Mishcon, John L. Redwanski, Ronald D. Hills
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
cardiovascular disease
statins
primary prevention
geriatrics
risk biomarkers
cardiovascular risk calculators
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/11/3748

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