Abstract
There has been a great deal of excitement regarding the potential benefits of statins beyond their lipid-lowering effect, and repurposing them for other indications. In this commentary, we evaluate the role of statins in protecting the kidneys, with a focus on three areas: cardiac surgery, contrast-induced nephropathy, and aminoglycoside-induced nephrotoxicity.
Highlights
There has been a great deal of excitement regarding the potential benefits of statins beyond their lipid-lowering effect, and repurposing them for other indications
We evaluate the role of statins in protecting the kidneys, with a focus on three areas: cardiac surgery, contrast-induced nephropathy, and aminoglycoside-induced nephrotoxicity
The evidence does not support a protective role for www.cts-journal.com statins in the prevention of postcardiac surgery ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY (AKI)
Summary
There has been a great deal of excitement regarding the potential benefits of statins beyond their lipid-lowering effect, and repurposing them for other indications. We evaluate the role of statins in protecting the kidneys, with a focus on three areas: cardiac surgery, contrast-induced nephropathy, and aminoglycoside-induced nephrotoxicity.
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