2019 vs. 2016 ESC/EAS statin guidelines for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Danish study evaluating impact of implementation of 2019 guidance suggests with eligibility for statin at lower LDL-C threshold and older age, it doubles the number of individuals eligible for primary prevention with statins, reducing incidence of atherosclerotic CVD over 10 yrs.

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European Heart Journal