Statins for CAD Prevention
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Statins in primary prevention
theheart.org — “Individuals who took their medication at least 90% of the time had a 45% reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality compared with less adherent patients, and this benefit was observed in both primary and secondary patient populations, research shows. (Shalev V et al. Arch Intern Med 2009; 169:260-268.)” View full resource at theheart.org
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Statin adherence associated with lower all-cause mortality, even in primary prevention http://tinyurl.com/bfjqzr
Statins to prevent thromboembolism?
theheart.org — “A risk reduction of approximately 30% in venous thromboembolism was shown in a meta-analysis of nearly one million subjects.” View full resource at theheart.org
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Statins to prevent thromboembolism?: A risk reduction of approximately 30% in venous thromboembolism was shown in ... http://bit.ly/aLZRL9
Higher Statin Doses Not Always Best At Preventing Coronary Artery Disease
medicalnewstoday.com — “Statins have proven highly effective at lowering cholesterol. Typically, a treat-to-target approach, which means treating to a target cholesterol level, is taken with statin therapy. However, some” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Higher Statin Doses Not Always Best At Preventing Coronary Artery Disease Statins have proven highly effective at low.. http://bit.ly/5jcn6A
The Age of Statins : Cardiology News
ecardiologynews.com — “Cardiology News is an independent news source that provides cardiologists with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical developments and the impact of health care policy on cardiology and the cardiologist's practice. Cardiology News Digital Network is the online destination and multimedia properties of Cardiology News, the independent news publication for cardiologists. Cardiology news is the leading source of news and commentary about clinical developments in cardiology as well as” View full resource at ecardiologynews.com
Most Recently Shared on December 21, 2011 at 8:58 pm By:
Bob Finn - Medical News Net Health News
Over the last 17 years, statins have become a major part of the treatment and prevention of coronary heart disease - http://t.co/WNlwTpbd
A safer Statin drug…
drjohnm.org — “‘Good,’ I say. Let’s spread the word that pills do not hold the answer to preventing heart disease. And while we are shouting, let’s add this one: There’s no such thing as a free lunch! Medicines come with more than” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on March 5, 2012 at 10:40 pm By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
Some day I'll have to get off the statin issue...For now though, the pills-don't-equal-health concept draws me in. http://t.co/CNmaTVsJ
British Heart Foundation - Statins
bhf.org.uk — “Statins help to reduce cholesterol and prevent heart disease in people at high risk and those who have already had a heart attacks or stroke. Find out more about these protective drugs.” View full resource at bhf.org.uk
Most Recently Shared on July 1, 2009 at 9:37 am By:
Statins are in the papers today, read more about what they are and how they can keep your heart healthy http://tinyurl.com/statins4hearts
British Heart Foundation - Statins
bhf.org.uk — “Statins help to reduce cholesterol and prevent heart disease in people at high risk and those who have already had a heart attacks or stroke. Find out more about these protective drugs.” View full resource at bhf.org.uk
Most Recently Shared on May 21, 2010 at 9:18 am By:
You may have seen #statins in the #news today. Find out the facts from The British Heart Foundation: http://bit.ly/cWUfmB
Most Heart Attack Patients Are Not Taking Preventive Medications
medicalnewstoday.com — “Despite a high frequency of cardiac risk factors, patients without known coronary artery disease (CAD) presenting with acute heart attacks, or ST-elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI), are rarely” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Most Heart Attack Patients Are Not Taking Preventive Medications http://mnt.to/3MF3 #statins
Cost-effectiveness of statins in primary prevention | theheart.org theheart.org: Prevention of Heart Disease, news and studies
theheart.org — “Best practices and lifestyle suggestions to prevent heart disease based on latest clinical studies in Cardiology. Mayo and Hopkins partnership.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on September 29, 2010 at 6:49 pm By:
Cost-effectiveness of statins in low-risk populations: Whether or not CRP testing is necessary to select out prima... http://bit.ly/9rtQAE
No heart benefit seen in adding niacin to statin | Reuters
reuters.com — “CHICAGO (Reuters) - Giving a high dose of niacin to people with heart disease who are already taking a cholesterol-lowering statin does nothing more to prevent heart attacks and strokes, U.S. government” View full resource at reuters.com
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Taking niacin does not prevent heart problems: NIH http://reut.rs/jjJLFh
Statins May Not Prevent Colon Cancer
webmd.com — “Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs do not appear to lower the odds of developing colon cancer in people at high risk of the disease, a study shows.” View full resource at webmd.com
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webMD: Statins May Not Prevent Colon Cancer http://bit.ly/9atoPr Full http://bit.ly/cavOMx
No heart benefit seen in adding niacin to statin | Reuters
reuters.com — “CHICAGO (Reuters) - Giving a high dose of niacin to people with heart disease who are already taking a cholesterol-lowering statin does nothing more to prevent heart attacks and strokes, U.S. government” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on May 26, 2011 at 3:30 pm By:
Brad Lipson, DO Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, Physician, and Active Health Library
Taking niacin does not prevent heart problems: NIH: CHICAGO (Reuters) - Giving a high dose of niacin to pe... http://tinyurl.com/3pxuwdf
Statins May Not Prevent Heart Disease in Healthy Individuals - TIME Healthland
healthland.time.com — “Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are an undeniable boon for heart patients. Study after study has shown that for those who have had a heart attack or other forms of heart disease, the medications can significantly lower the risk of future heart trouble.” View full resource at healthland.time.com
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Statins May Not Prevent Heart Disease in Healthy People: When it comes to healthy individuals who don't yet show... http://bit.ly/go6hiU
Higher Statin Doses Not Always Best At Preventing Coronary Artery Disease
mnt.to — “Statins have proven highly effective at lowering cholesterol. typically, a treat-to-target approach, which means treating to a target cholesterol level, is taken with statin therapy. however, some” View full resource at mnt.to
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MedicalNewsToday: Higher Statin Doses Not Always Best At Preventing Coronary Artery Disease http://bit.ly/7myyAU Full http://bit.ly/8qnK2S
Grapefruit, Pomegranate Juice Not a Good Mix With Statins
abcnews.go.com — “With so many people on statins to treat or prevent heart disease and stroke, should much more attention be paid to grapefruit and pomegranate fruit interactions with statins?” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2009 at 12:12 pm By:
LarryBenz PhD, Physical Therapist, Doctor, and Therapist
Grapefruit, Pomegranate Juice Not a Good Mix With Statins - avoid statins if you can by having plenty of fruit! http://bit.ly/11QlyV
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