ABSTRACT
Preliminary evidence indicates that statin drugs may be beneficial when given in the perioperative period. Although more studies are needed to draw firm conclusions, the acute nonlipid pleiotropic effects of statins may improve patient outcomes, especially for patients at the highest risk.
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- Leonard S. Feldman, MD and
- Daniel J. Brotman, MD⇑
- Hospitalist Program, Department of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- Director, Hospitalist Program, Department of Medicine, Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
- ADDRESS:
Daniel J. Brotman, MD, Hospitalist Program, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Park 307, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287; e-mail brotman{at}jhmi.edu.
ABSTRACT
Preliminary evidence indicates that statin drugs may be beneficial when given in the perioperative period. Although more studies are needed to draw firm conclusions, the acute nonlipid pleiotropic effects of statins may improve patient outcomes, especially for patients at the highest risk.
- Copyright © 2008 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.