Low utilization of statins in patients with dermatomyositis/polymyositis and hyperlipidemia: a multicenter USA-based study (2013 –2023)

ConclusionThere is a marked disparity in statin initiation between DM/PM-HLD and RA-HLD patients, accompanied by elevated mortality in DM/PM-HLD non-users. It is imperative for further research to elucidate this discrepancy and formulate patient-centric cardiovascular guidelines for DM/PM-HLD patients.Key Points• Statin initiation among patients with DM/PM-HLD is significantly lower than that with RA-HLD.• Mortality rates within the statin initiator DM/PM-HLD were significantly lower compared to non-statin DM/PM-HLD initiators, spanning multiple time intervals.
Source: Clinical Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research