Effects of Statin Intensity on Long-Term Outcomes after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

CONCLUSIONS: The use of a lower-moderate intensity statin(atorvastatin 10mg equivalent) was associated with relatively poorer long-term clinical outcomes than the use of higher-moderate or high-intensity statin, especially in ACS patients following CABG.PMID:34555373 | DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.08.024

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 23, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Yong Ho Jang Ki Hong Choi Young Bin Song Dong Seop Jeong Joo-Yong Hahn Seung-Hyuk Choi Wook Sung Kim Hyeon-Cheol Gwon Young Tak Lee Source Type: research