Journal article
Strength of evidence for perioperative use of statins to reduce cardiovascular risk: systematic review of controlled studies
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the strength of evidence underlying recommendations for use of statins during the perioperative period to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
DESIGN: Systematic review of studies with concurrent control groups.
Authors
Kapoor AS; Kanji H; Buckingham J; Devereaux PJ; McAlister FA
Journal
The BMJ, Vol. 333, No. 7579,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
December 2, 2006
DOI
10.1136/bmj.39006.531146.be
ISSN
0959-8138