Lessons learned from statin trials

Citation
J. Auer et al., Lessons learned from statin trials, CLIN CARD, 24(4), 2001, pp. 277-280
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01609289 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
277 - 280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0160-9289(200104)24:4<277:LLFST>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
This article aims to review lessons learned about lipid lowering and statin s in the past decade and to consider what developments the future may hold. Results from a series of landmark clinical trials confirm that statins sig nificantly reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with a nd without previous coronary artery disease. The potential of this drug cla ss has yet to be fully explored. Studies currently under way will answer ma ny of the outstanding questions.