Statin initiation in dialysis patients: The hardship of non-prescription

“In adults with dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD [5D]), we suggest that statins or statin/ezetimibe combination not be initiated.” This recommendation statement was issued in 2013 by the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Lipid Work Group [1]. The quality of the supp orting evidence was graded A (high), but the strength of the recommendation (level 2) implied that “different choices will be appropriate for different patients”. Against this background, which encompasses considerable precaution, it is not unreasonable to reconsider statin initiation in dialysi s patients.
Source: Atherosclerosis - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research