Research
Another Promising Study on Statins in Compensated Cirrhosis
The Brief
- A large observational study found that statin initiation in adults with compensated cirrhosis was associated with a lower risk of hepatic decompensation and lower overall mortality.
- The study included over 18,000 patients, according to MedPage Today's coverage.
- The findings are observational and therefore show association rather than proven causation.
Why it matters
Statins are widely prescribed, and this observational evidence suggests they may be associated with better outcomes in compensated cirrhosis, a condition where prescribing decisions are often cautious.
Who’s affected
- hepatologists and physicians treating patients with cirrhosis
- clinicians prescribing statins to patients with liver disease
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(MedPage Today) -- Statin initiation among adults with compensated cirrhosis was associated with a lower risk of hepatic decompensation and lower overall mortality, according to a large observational study. Among over 18,000 patients, the cumulative...
Timeline
MedPage Today reported the study on statin initiation in compensated cirrhosis
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Another Promising Study on Statins in Compensated Cirrhosis