Patterns and predictors of statin prescription in patients with type 2 diabetes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The benefit of statins for prevention of cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes is established, but a gap exists between guideline recommendations and clinical practice. The aim of the study was to identify patient-related factors...

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Main Authors: Böhm Michael, Gouni-Berthold Ioanna, Berthold Heiner K, Krone Wilhelm, Bestehorn Kurt P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/8/1/25