The Perioperative Effects of Statins in Non Cardiac Surgeries

The Perioperative Effects of Statins in Non Cardiac Surgeries

Background: Statins (3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutarylcoenzyme-A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors) decrease cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. This article reviews the role of perioperative statins in non cardiac surgery. Methods: A literature review was done on all English published articles till Febr...

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Main Authors: Atieh Rezaeefar, Reza Shariat Moharari, Atabak Najafi, Mohammad Reza Khajavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2015-11-01
Series:Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care
Subjects:
statins
non cardiac surgery
perioperative periods
Online Access:https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/30

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