Statins and Cardiovascular Primary Prevention in CKD: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Multiple meta-analyses of lipid-lowering therapies for cardiovascular primary prevention in the general population have been performed. Other meta-analyses of lipid-lowering therapies in CKD have also been performed, but not for primary prevention. This meta-analysis assesses lipid-lowering therapies for cardiovascular primary prevention in CKD.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

A systematic review and meta-analysis using a random-effects model was performed. MEDLINE was searched between January 2012 and September 2013 for new studies using predefined search criteria without language restrictions. A number of other sources including previously published meta-analyses were also reviewed. Inclusion criteria were randomized control trials o

SUBMITTER: Major RW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4422238 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature