Suboptimal use of statins increases risk of hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction
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Clinical trials indicate that robust statin therapy can reduce serum cholesterol levels effectively; however, 'real world' use of statins seems to be suboptimal for the prevention of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. In this cohort study, Penning-van Beest et al. have investigated the effects of statin dose and nonpersistent use on the risk of hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
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