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- Title
Patients using statin treatment within 24 h after admission for ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes had lower mortality than non-users: a report from the first Euro Heart Survey on acute coronary syndromes.
- Authors
Lenderink, Timo; Boersma, Eric; Gitt, Anselm K; Zeymer, Uwe; Wallentin, Lars; Van de Werf, Frans; Hasdai, David; Behar, Shlomo; Simoons, Maarten L
- Abstract
Statins provide effective secondary prevention in cardiovascular disease. However, it remains uncertain how soon statins should be started after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Recently published trials suggest starting before discharge. We hypothesize that statins should be initiated without delay.
- Publication
European heart journal, 2006, Vol 27, Issue 15, p1799
- ISSN
0195-668X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/eurheartj/ehl125