Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force [Internet]. From ACC / AHA, 2018. 199 Dosages shown are total daily dosages; exceptions are noted.

2019年3月17日 · For individuals with intermediate predicted risk (≥7.5% to <20%) by the PCE or for select adults with borderline (5% to <7.5%) predicted risk, coronary artery calcium measurement can be a useful tool in refining risk assessment for …

2019年5月1日 · High-quality evidence from RCTs recommends that patients 40 to 75 years of age without diabetes who are at intermediate risk with LDL-C levels of 70 to 189 mg per dL (1.81 to 4.90 mmol per L)...

2022年8月23日 · The USPSTF recommends that clinicians prescribe a statin for the primary prevention of CVD for adults aged 40 to 75 years who have 1 or more CVD risk factors (i.e. dyslipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, or smoking) and an estimated 10-year risk of a cardiovascular event of 10% or greater.

2021年9月20日 · Among those at intermediate risk by the Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE), each atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk-enhancing factor (RENF) was found to be associated with an average ASCVD incidence rate above the threshold for consideration of …

options favors statin therapy. - if at a 10-year risk of 7.5%-19.9% (intermediate risk), risk-enhancing factors* favor initiation of statin therapy. • Assess adherence and percentage response to LDL-C–lowering medications and lifestyle changes with repeat lipid measurement 4 to 12 weeks after statin initiation or dose adjustment, repeated every

2022年1月19日 · Statins are medications used to lower bad cholesterol levels. “High intensity” statins are the strongest within the class. Certain strengths of Lipitor and Crestor are considered high intensity statins. Learn more about high intensity statins and when they’re used with GoodRx.

2023年2月17日 · Statins are often categorized by how much they lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. This is referred to as statin “intensity,” which is divided into three categories: low, moderate, and high. The best statin and dosage for you depends on several factors.

2024年2月29日 · The FDA-approved statins include atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, and pitavastatin. Individuals at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease require more aggressive management strategies, including higher-intensity statin therapy.

2017年1月15日 · Statins are a class of lipid-lowering medications that function by inhibiting the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3- methyl-glutaryl coenzyme A reductase. Statins reduce levels of total cholesterol and...