Tag: Statins
One-Third of Patients on Statins Do Not Reach Target Thresholds
Not reaching thresholds places patients at increased risk for cardiovascular events
Statin Use Reduces Dementia Risk After Concussion in Seniors
Patients receiving a statin have reduced risk for dementia, independent of cardiovascular meds use
Longer Duration of Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma
Self-reported high cholesterol levels without statin use tied to higher glaucoma risk
Statins Safe, Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
However, cardiovascular event rates are low, do not require a primary prevention strategy for all patients
Over Half of Patients Have Suboptimal Response to Statins
Suboptimal responders have increased risk for incident cardiovascular disease
Many Eligible Patients Report Not Being Offered Statins
Fear of side effects, perceived side effects most common reasons for declining, discontinuing statins
Statins Cut Risk for Major Vascular Events in Older Patients
Effects seen even among patients older than 75 years, though with less direct evidence of benefit
Statins Tied to Insulin Resistance, Higher Serum Fasting Insulin
Ever use of statins associated with 38 percent increased risk for incident type 2 diabetes
ACC: Adherence to Statins Low Among Patients With ASCVD
Adherence linked to significantly reduced risk for MACE, but only 6.4 percent had optimal compliance
Statin Therapy Reduces Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy in T2DM
Reduced risk, slowed progression of retinopathy for Taiwanese patients with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia
