Factors affecting statin uptake among people living with HIV: primary care provider perspectives

Factors affecting statin uptake among people living with HIV: primary care provider perspectives

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH), but statin therapy, safe and effective for PLWH, is under-prescribed. This study examined clinic leadership and provider perceptions of factors associated with statin pre...

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Main Authors: Allison J. Ober, Sae Takada, Deborah Zajdman, Ivy Todd, Tamara Horwich, Abraelle Anderson, Soma Wali, Joseph A. Ladapo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
ASCVD risk assessment
Statin therapy
people living with HIV
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01563-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01563-0

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