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- Title
Efficacy of statins for primary prevention in people at low cardiovascular risk: a meta-analysis.
- Authors
Tonelli, Marcello; Lloyd, Anita; Clement, Fiona; Conly, Jon; Husereau, Don; Hemmelgarn, Brenda; Klarenbach, Scott; McAlister, Finlay A; Wiebe, Natasha; Manns, Braden; Alberta Kidney Disease Network
- Abstract
Statins were initially used to improve cardiovascular outcomes in people with established coronary artery disease, but recently their use has become more common in people at low cardiovascular risk. We did a systematic review of randomized trials to assess the efficacy and harms of statins in these individuals.
- Publication
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 2011, Vol 183, Issue 16, pE1189
- ISSN
1488-2329
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1503/cmaj.101280