Short- and long-term association of lipid-lowering drug treatment and cardiovascular disease by estimated absolute risk in the Second Australian National Blood Pressure study

Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 148 - 155
Published: Jan 1, 2019
Abstract
•Our study supports the use of lipid-lowering drug treatment for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in the elderly. •Lipid-lowering drug treatment was associated with a reduced long-term all-cause mortality. •High-risk participants obtained further benefits for short-term all-cause mortality. Background There is currently insufficient evidence to support the use of lipid-lowering drug treatment (LLT) for primary prevention of...
Paper Details
Title
Short- and long-term association of lipid-lowering drug treatment and cardiovascular disease by estimated absolute risk in the Second Australian National Blood Pressure study
Published Date
Jan 1, 2019
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
148 - 155
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