Although statin therapy for primary prevention has been associated with reductions in cardiovascular morbidity, its effects on all-cause mortality are less well understood. In a recent study, researchers...
A recent study, presented at the EuroCMR 2017 Congress, tested whether statin therapy was associated with positive changes in the hearts of participants from the UK Biobank.
In a new study, researchers examined how trends in high-intensity statin use may have changed in recent years due to updated guidelines, black box warnings, and the availability of generic atorvastatin. ...
A recent study used data from the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial to determine if statins were effective for primary cardiovascular prevention in adults aged 65...
Past research has suggested an association between the use of statins and an increased risk of developing back disorders, including spondylosis and intervertebral disc disorders.
Patients are recommended to take high-intensity statin therapy following myocardial infarction. In a new study, researchers sought to estimate trends in adherence to high-intensity statin therapy following...
Key differences between statin recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force and guidelines from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association result in differing potential...
Guidelines from USPSTF and ACC/AHA for identifying individuals at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and eligible for statin therapy were compared.
