Statins in acute coronary syndromes: do the guideline recommendations match the evidence?
Published Oct 6, 2009 · R. Morrissey, G. Diamond, S. Kaul
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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Study Snapshot
Key takeawayEarly statin initiation in acute coronary syndrome patients reduces recurrent ischemia and may reduce revascularization, but does not show clear benefits in hard clinical outcomes and may increase liver and muscle-related adverse outcomes.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.