Can I read NICE Guidelines for Statin Use on EtoBox?
NICE Guidelines for Statin Use by vyckj is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is NICE Guidelines for Statin Use about?
This document provides guidelines from NICE on lipid modification for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. It recommends using high-intensity statins for secondary prevention in patients with existing CVD or those at high risk. For primary prevention in patients assessed at 10% or higher 10-year risk of CVD, it recommends starting with atorvastatin 20mg, increasing to high-intensity if not tolerated. For those at lower risk, it advises lifestyle modifications and ongoing review of risk factors.
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