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  • Title: Comparison of outcomes in acute coronary syndrome in patients receiving statins within 24 hours of onset versus at later times.
    Author: Saab FA, Eagle KA, Kline-Rogers E, Fang J, Otten R, Mukherjee D, Michigan Cardiovascular Outcomes Research and Reporting Program of the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center.
    Journal: Am J Cardiol; 2004 Nov 01; 94(9):1166-8. PubMed ID: 15518612.
    Abstract:
    The clinical benefits of statins in acute coronary syndromes are well established, but the optimal time for administration in this setting has not been well studied. In this study, patients who had acute coronary syndrome and received statins <24 hours of presentation had lower incidences of death, stroke, reinfarction, heart failure, and pulmonary edema compared with delayed administration. Prompt administration of statins appears to be significantly beneficial in patients who present with an acute coronary syndrome.
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