Statins in High Cardiovascular Risk Patients – Do Comorbidities and Characteristics Matter (2022) Enrica Rossini

Description

A review analyzing the use and indications for statin therapy in patients at high risk for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD). It discusses the effectiveness of statins in reducing LDL cholesterol and mortality, addresses physician under-prescription due to side effect concerns, and analyzes guidelines regarding treatment initiation and continuation based on individual comorbidities and characteristics.