Inconsistent Statin Guidelines Leave Many Clinicians Uncertain About Appropriate Use
Doctors and patients are often confused by conflicting advisories on statin use.
Statins
Guidelines Differ for African-Americans on Statin Eligibility
More African-Americans at high risk of CV events are eligible for statin therapy under ACC/AHA guidelines.
Many Young Americans Not Being Prescribed Needed Statins
These guidelines suggest that these medications could help prevent CVD, but many younger people are missing out.
Statins Associated with Reduced Risk of Advanced Colorectal Adenomas
In this meta-analysis, statin use was linked to a reduced risk of advanced, but not any, colorectal adenomas.
New Guidelines Suggest Statin Use for Certain Adults With No History of CVD
The USPSTF recommends those aged 40 to 75 years, with one or more risk factors, to initiate statin use,
Incidence of Statin-Associated T2DM Relatively Low in General Population
This study finds that the diabetogenic impact of statins increases as fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides and BMI increases.
AHA Warns About Statin Drug Interactions With Various CVD Medications
According to the AHA, lovastatin, simvastatin and pravastatin should not be used with gemfibrozil.
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