Journal article
Effect of statins on disease-related outcomes in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Data are conflicting regarding the possible effects of statins in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This post hoc analysis assessed the effects of statin therapy on disease-related outcomes in IPF.
METHODS: Patients randomised to placebo (n=624) in three controlled trials of pirfenidone in IPF (CAPACITY 004 and 006, ASCEND) were categorised by baseline statin use. Outcomes assessed during the 1-year follow-up …
Authors
Kreuter M; Bonella F; Maher TM; Costabel U; Spagnolo P; Weycker D; Kirchgaessler K-U; Kolb M
Journal
Thorax, Vol. 72, No. 2,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
2 2017
DOI
10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-208819
ISSN
0040-6376