Effects of perioperative statin use on cardiovascular complications in patients submitted to non-cardiac surgery: protocol for a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis

Effects of perioperative statin use on cardiovascular complications in patients submitted to non-cardiac surgery: protocol for a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis

Abstract Background Preliminary evidence suggests statins may reduce major perioperative vascular events. However, evidence is limited to observational studies, underpowered trials, and non-comprehensive systematic reviews. This review aims to assess the effects of perioperative statin use on cardio...

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Main Authors: Erica Aranha Suzumura, Rodrigo Antonini Ribeiro, Leticia Kawano-Dourado, Pedro Gabriel de Barros e Silva, Claudia Oliveira, Mabel Fernandes Figueiró, Alexandre Biasi Cavalcanti, Renato D. Lopes, Otavio Berwanger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Randomized
Statin
Perioperative period
Surgical procedures
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0500-0

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