| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2876810 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative statin administration is associated with early reductions in mortality among patients undergoing isolated valvular heart surgery, leading to improved late survival. Future prospective analyses are warranted to optimize statin therapy in this patient population.
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Authors
Muthiah MD, MPH, Neil J. MD, Adin-Cristian PhD, Richard MD, MBA, Preeti MD, Robert A. MD, Robert O. MD, Patrick M. MD,