2022
High-Intensity Statin Use Among Patients With Atherosclerosis in the U.S.
Nelson AJ, Haynes K, Shambhu S, Eapen Z, Cziraky MJ, Nanna MG, Calvert SB, Gallagher K, Pagidipati NJ, Granger CB. High-Intensity Statin Use Among Patients With Atherosclerosis in the U.S. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2022, 79: 1802-1813. PMID: 35512860, PMCID: PMC9344279, DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.02.048.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseHigh-intensity statinsStatin useYounger patientsFemale patientsHigh-intensity statin useHigher Charlson comorbidity scoreAppropriate statin useNew guideline recommendationsCharlson comorbidity scoreRetrospective cohort studyPeripheral artery diseaseModerate-intensity statinsMultivariable logistic regressionCommercial health plansMedical claims dataComorbidity scoreIndex dateCohort studyOlder patientsPreventive therapyStatin usersArtery diseaseContemporary cohortGuideline recommendations
2018
Statin Use and Adverse Effects Among Adults >75 Years of Age: Insights From the Patient and Provider Assessment of Lipid Management (PALM) Registry
Nanna MG, Navar AM, Wang TY, Mi X, Virani SS, Louie MJ, Lee LV, Goldberg AC, Roger VL, Robinson J, Peterson ED. Statin Use and Adverse Effects Among Adults >75 Years of Age: Insights From the Patient and Provider Assessment of Lipid Management (PALM) Registry. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2018, 7: e008546. PMID: 29739801, PMCID: PMC6015311, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.118.008546.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLipid Management (PALM) registryHigh-dose statinsHigh-intensity statinsStatin useOlder patientsSecondary preventionManagement RegistryPrimary preventionProvider assessmentCardiology/American Heart Association guidelinesAmerican Heart Association guidelinesMultivariable logistic regression modelRoutine community practiceHeart Association guidelinesCurrent statin usersCurrent statin useYears of ageLogistic regression modelsStatin usersYounger patientsPatient surveyAssociation guidelinesAmerican CollegeStatinsPatients