Statins in patients with CKD prove beneficial in reducing cardiovascular events and mortality but show no benefit in patients on dialysis

Evid Based Med. 2013 Oct;18(5):175-6. doi: 10.1136/eb-2012-101059. Epub 2012 Dec 25.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / complications*

Substances

  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors