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Intensity of and Adherence to Lipid‐Lowering Therapy as Predictors of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease

Abstract

Background The effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) is affected by both intensity and adherence. This study evaluated the associations of LLT intensity, adherence, and the combination of these 2 aspects of LLT management with the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in people with coronary heart disease. Methods and Results This is an observational study of all adults who suffered a myocardial infarction or had coronary …

Authors

Mazhar F; Hjemdahl P; Clase CM; Johnell K; Jernberg T; Sjölander A; Carrero JJ

Journal

Journal of the American Heart Association, Vol. 11, No. 14,

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

July 19, 2022

DOI

10.1161/jaha.122.025813

ISSN

2047-9980