Beyond ten-year risk: a cost-effectiveness analysis of statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Background: Cholesterol guidelines typically prioritize primary prevention statin therapy based on 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease. The advent of generic pricing may justify expansion of statin eligibility. Moreover, 10-year risk may not be the optimal approach for statin prioritization. We e...

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Main Authors: Kohli-Lynch, CN, Lewsey, J, Boyd, KA, French, DD, Jordan, N, Moran, AE, Sattar, N, Preiss, D, Briggs, AH
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 2022