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Statin-associated muscle symptoms: impact on statin therapy-European Atherosclerosis Society Consensus Panel Statement on Assessment, Aetiology and Management.
European heart journal - 1 May 2015
Stroes Erik S, Thompson Paul D, Corsini Alberto, Vladutiu Georgirene D, Raal Frederick J, Ray Kausik K, Roden Michael, Stein Evan, Tokgözoğlu Lale, Nordestgaard Børge G, Bruckert Eric, De Backer Guy, Krauss Ronald M, Laufs Ulrich, Santos Raul D, Hegele Robert A, Hovingh G Kees, Leiter Lawrence A, Mach Francois, März Winfried, Newman Connie B, Wiklund Olov, Jacobson Terry A, Catapano Alberico L, Chapman M John, Ginsberg Henry N
Abstract excerpt
Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) are one of the principal reasons for statin non-adherence and/or discontinuation, contributing to adverse cardiovascular outcomes. This European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Consensus Panel overviews current understanding of the pathophysiology of statin-associated myopathy, and provides guidance for diagnosis and management of SAMS. Statin-associated myopathy, with...
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