Effect of statins on LDL cholesterol and lower risk of cardiovascular complications. Which medication to choose?

Abstract

Primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular complications (CVC) has been one of the key areas in modern cardiology over the past decades. The article examined the relationship between the risk of CVC and the lipid metabolism parameters. The article discussed the major clinical trials the results of which constitute the evidence base for statins use to reduce the risk of acute coronary and cerebrovascular events.

Keywords

• статины
• сердечно-сосудистые осложнения
• острый коронарный синдром
• инсульт
• statins
• cardiovascular complications
• acute coronary syndrome
• stroke