| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2873952 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
We observed a protective effect of statin therapy against the development of infections after cardiac operations, but not on mortality from these infections. Prospective investigations are needed to determine optimal dose and duration of statin therapy and their relationship to infectious complications.
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Authors
Matteo MD, Eugene H. MD, Zhiyuan MS, Liang PhD, Joseph F. MD, Bruce W. MD, Steven M. MD, Colleen G. MD, MBA,