CME: Statin Adherence and Mortality in Octogenarians
This course discusses the findings of a study that sought to assess patterns of statin adherence...
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Statin Adherence and Mortality in Octogenarians
Among patients aged 80 or older, high adherence to statins after a myocardial infarction appears...
Read MoreStatin Use Cuts Risks for Postsurgical Kidney Injuries
Preoperative statin use appears to be associated with a decreased risk of postoperative acute kidney injury, according to results from a large investigation. An analysis of patients who underwent a major open abdominal, cardiac,...
Read MoreA New Guideline for Treating Hypertriglyceridemia
Hypertriglyceridemia can substantially increase the likelihood of patients developing heart disease when compared with those who have normal triglyceride levels. While treatment strategies for this condition are well...
Read MoreHeart Medications & Pneumonia Outcomes
Statin use appears to decrease mortality and reduce length of stay in patients hospitalized with pneumonia, according to findings from a Veterans Affairs study. Statins were also associated with decreased mechanical ventilation...
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