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hyperlipidaemia, statins + atherosclerosis Flashcards

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indications for a statin

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established CVD (stroke, TIA, MI, PAD, IHD)
QRISK > 10%
some diabetics

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statins in primary prevention - what’s given? who to?

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20mg atorvastatin - twenty to preventy

QRISK indicated
most T1DM
eGFR < 60

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statins in secondary prevention - what’s given? who to?

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80mg atorvastatin

known IHD, cerebrovascular disease, PAD

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