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Exercise-Induced Muscle Injury No Worse for Symptomatic Statin Users

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Exercise-induced muscle injury no worse after prolonged moderate exercise for statin users with associated muscle symptoms

Statin Use Low for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic CVD

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Statin use lower in Black and Hispanic versus White adults, including in the highest risk stratum

ACC: Treat-to-Target LDL-C Strategy Noninferior to High-Intensity Statins

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Strategy noninferior for three-year composite of death, myocardial infarction, stroke, or coronary revascularization

Nonacceptance of Statin Recommendation Common, Especially for Women

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Nonacceptance of statin therapy associated with longer time to achieve LDL cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dL

Polypill Not Linked to Reduced Cognitive Decline in Seniors

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But polypill with or without aspirin is associated with reduced functional decline for those aged 65 years or older with cardiovascular risk factors

Vitamin D No Aid for Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

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Results consistent regardless of pretreatment 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels

Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for Intracerebral Hemorrhage

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Risk reduced for lobar and nonlobar intracerebral hemorrhage; greater reductions seen with prolonged use ≥5 years

Clinician Nudge Ups Initiation of Statin Prescribing in Primary Care

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Clinician nudge alone or in combination with a patient nudge increases initiation of statin prescribing versus usual care

Cardiovascular Benefits of Statins Outweigh Low Risk for Muscle Symptoms

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Only one of 15 muscle symptom-related reports by study participants assigned to statins believed to be due to statins

Guidance Developed for Addressing Use of Nonstatin Therapies

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Expert consensus decision pathway developed for patients currently taking statins and needing additional treatment