Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Statin Users Compared to Fibrate Users in the United Kingdom Clinical Practice Research Datalink (UK CPRD) GOLD

A substantial proportion of adults receive statins for treatment of hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular risk, and statins have been found to improve outcomes in this patient population. However, studies have not consistently demonstrated the potential benefits of statins in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE). Therefore, we conducted this study to investigate this association.