To give or not to give? Towards the indication of CSE inhibitors ("statins")
Teichert, M.; Lüer, A.K.; Stichtenoth, D.O.
Medizinische Monatsschrift für Pharmazeuten 31(5): 184-185
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0342-9601 PMID: 18552075 Document Number: 627549
The indication for HMG-CoA-reductase-inhibitors (CSE inhibitors, "statins") for primary prevention of atherosclerosis requires a careful risk/benefit calculation. For this, the PROCAM and SCORE risk scores offer validated, hands on decision support tools. In patients with manifest atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus statins are indicated regardless of the serum cholesterol level.