Abstract
ease is undeniable in patients who have known cardiovascular disease, risk factors, or those who are in the primary prevention area,” said Nihar Desai, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. “Statins are the cornerstone of lipid-lowering therapy for the reduction of cardiovascular disease.” In a population so widely affected by heart disease, lipid management requires an all-hands-on-deck approach on the part of health care providers. Pharmacists play a crucial role. Three recent studies on statins provide new fi ndings on adherence, drug interactions, and potentially dangerous adverse effects. Frequently a patient’s fi rst point of contact with the health care system, pharmacists can counsel patients on whether their complaints are statin-related, educate patients and prescribers on interactions and recommendations, and send a message consistent with that of other health care providers about the importance of adherence.
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