Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9164101 | Chest | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The initiation of therapy with a statin drug at hospital discharge following CABG surgery was associated with increased utilization rates. The LDL-C goal attainment improved in patients who were not at their goal prior to surgery. However, the persistence of medication use declined within 6 months. Statin therapy initiation was well-tolerated in this cohort of patients.
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Ujjaini MS, PharmD, Kevin A. PharmD, BCPS, Kim MD, Richard MD, FCCP,