RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Perioperative statins: More than lipid-lowering? JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 654 OP 662 VO 75 IS 9 A1 Feldman, Leonard S. A1 Brotman, Daniel J. YR 2008 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/75/9/654.abstract AB 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.