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Opinions of nephrologists on the efficacy and tolerance of statins in hemodialysis patients.
Authors: Budzisz E, Nowicki M Abstract Large randomized controlled trials have not confirmed the effects of statin therapy on reduction of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in end-stage kidney disease, despite that statins are still widely prescribed by nephrologists to chronic dialysis patients. The aim of the study was to analyze the attitudes of nephrologists towards statin use in hemodialysis patients. Self-designed questionnaire, containing 18 questions, was distributed among 115 nephrologists. The survey contained description of the results of 3 largest statin trials in nephrology. The questions referred...
Source: Renal Failure - November 26, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Ren Fail Source Type: research