Statin uses in adults with non-dialysis advanced chronic kidney disease: Focus on clinical outcomes of infectious and cardiovascular diseases

• Main Authors: Ching-Chung Hsiao (Author), Jih-Kai Yeh (Author), Yan-Rong Li (Author), Wei-Chiao Sun (Author), Pei-Yi Fan (Author), Chieh-Li Yen (Author), Jung-Sheng Chen (Author), Chihung Lin (Author), Kuan-Hsing Chen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Statins are commonly used for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. Observational studies reported the effects on sepsis prevention and mortality improvement. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at high risk for CVD and infectious diseases. Limited information is available...