Statins in acute coronary syndrome

The article reviews the current evidence on reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and death in acute coronary syndrome patients (ACS) by early administration of statins. The results of the latest meta-analyses and official clinical recommendations are discussed. The statin with the strongest ev...

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Main Author: O. M. Drapkina
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: «SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLC 2009-10-01
Series:Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика
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Online Access:https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1869
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Summary:The article reviews the current evidence on reducing the risk of cardiovascular events and death in acute coronary syndrome patients (ACS) by early administration of statins. The results of the latest meta-analyses and official clinical recommendations are discussed. The statin with the strongest evidence on its benefits in ACS is atorvastatin.
ISSN:1728-8800
2619-0125