Meta-analysis of the cardiovascular benefits of intensive lipid lowering with statins
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Acta Neurologica Scandinavica, 2011, 124 (3), pp. 188 - 195
- Issue Date:
- 2011-09-01
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Objective- To evaluate the efficacy of intensive lipid lowering with higher-dose statins. Methods- Meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials comprising 50,972 participants. Results- Mean follow-up was 3.1years with mean age 63years. Final LDL-C levels in intensive lipid-lowering group were 1.42-2.07mmol/l compared to 2.1-3.5mmol/l in the less intensive or control group. The intensive arm had significantly lower risks for stroke OR 0.80 (95% CI 0.71-0.89); major coronary events OR 0.74 (95% CI 0.65-0.83); cardiovascular disease (CVD) or coronary heart disease (CHD) deaths OR 0.84 (95% CI 0.74-0.95). Significantly higher liver enzyme abnormalities occurred in intensive group * (OR 3.96; 95% CI 2.08-7.53), but it was not associated with drug discontinuations (OR 1.20; 95% CI 0.88-1.64). Conclusion- In those at high risk of cardiovascular events, intensive lipid lowering with statins to LDL-C level <2.1mmol/l significantly reduces risk of stroke, major coronary events and CVD or CHD deaths compared to LDL-C level ≥2.1mmol/l. [ *Correction added on 11 January 2011 after first online publication on 27 October 2010. The phrase, "Significantly higher liver enzyme abnormalities occurred in less intensive group", was amended to "Significantly higher liver enzyme abnormalities occurred in intensive group".] © 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S.
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