Statin prescription is essential in peripheral vascular disease.
J Vasc Interv Radiol
; 21(2): 175-7, quiz 178, 2010 Feb.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20123204
ABSTRACT
Hypercholesterolemia is an important and easily modifiable risk factor for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), but is frequently not adequately addressed by vascular interventionists. Patients with PAD often have extensive atherosclerotic disease elsewhere and have a 1-year mortality rate as high as 20%, mainly from cardiovascular events. This case discussion briefly addresses the evidence for treating hypercholesterolemia in this subgroup of patients. Statins not only lower cholesterol, but also are antiinflammatory, antiproliferative, and antithrombogenic, and improve endothelial function. Current guidelines are reviewed and an approach to initiation of statins and their management is discussed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Arteriopatias Oclusivas
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Angioplastia com Balão
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Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases
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Hipercolesterolemia
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Claudicação Intermitente
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Vasc Interv Radiol
Assunto da revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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RADIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido