High-Intensity Statin Use Among Patients With Atherosclerosis in the U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preventive therapy among patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is generally underused. Whether new guideline recommendations and a focus on implementation have improved the use of high-intensity statins is unknown.

Objectives

This study sought to evaluate the patterns and predictors of statin use among patients with ASCVD.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study, pharmacy and medical claims data from a commercial health plan were queried for patients with established ASCVD between January 31, 2018, and January 31, 2019. Statin use on an index date of January 31, 2019, was evaluated, as was 12-month adherence and discontinuation. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine independent associations with statin

SUBMITTER: Nelson AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9344279 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature