Patterns and predictors of lipid ‐lowering therapy in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and/or diabetes mellitus in 2014: Insights from a large US managed‐care population

ConclusionsIn 2014, only 49% of patients with ASCVD and 40% with only DM had evidence for a filled statin prescription. Those with indications of ischemic stroke, PAD, and DM were less likely to receive statins than those with coronary conditions. Other characteristics such as advanced age, female sex, and noncardiac conditions predicted less statin utilization, thereby representing good targets for quality improvement.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - December 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dylan L. Steen, Irfan Khan, Laura Becker, JoAnne M. Foody, Katherine Gorcyca, Robert J. Sanchez, Robert P. Giugliano Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research