Key result
Perioperative statin use in high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Why the study?
Does perioperative statin therapy reduce postoperative morbidity and mortality in high risk patients undergoing non cardiac surgery?
Population
High risk patients undergoing non cardiac surgery
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports perioperative statin consideration in high-risk non-cardiac surgery; leaves open confirmation by randomized trials.
Does perioperative statin therapy reduce postoperative morbidity and mortality in high risk patients undergoing non cardiac surgery?
Perioperative statin therapy appears to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
Chan et al. (2013) conducted a review in High risk patients undergoing non cardiac surgery. Perioperative statin therapy was evaluated on Postoperative morbidity and mortality. Perioperative statin use in high-risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery is associated with a reduction in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
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