Statins in patients with chronic kidney disease: evidence from systematic reviews and randomized clinical trials.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 16719546.
- Also identified by PMC identifier 1468443.
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Abstract
Good evidence supports the widespread use of statins for cardiovascular disease; there is less evidence for their use in kidney disease. The question is addressed by discussing published trials and systematic reviews.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Kidney Diseases