Statin Use and Hypercholesterolemia: Are the Current Guidelines' Recommendations Being Followed?

Conclusion: In this cross-sectional cohort at a tertiary general hospital, statins have been widely prescribed but with little success in achieving recognized levels of control. There is probably a significant number of FH individuals in this cohort that need to be properly diagnosed in order to receive adequate treatment due to its prognostic implications.
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research