Does use of pooled cohort risk score overestimate the use of statin?: a retrospective cohort study in a primary care setting

Background: Initiation of statin therapy as primary prevention particularly in those with mildly elevated cardiovascular disease risk factors is still being debated. The 2013 ACC/AHA blood cholesterol guideline recommends initiation of statin by estimating the 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular...

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Main Authors: Chia, Yook Chin, Lim, Hooi Min, Ching, Siew Mooi
Format: Article
Published: BioMed Central 2014