Statin Barriers
Cross-source consensus on Statin Barriers from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
Uses
Risks & contraindications
Highlighted claims
- Deferral to another healthcare professional was the most common documented reason for statin undertreatment. — Statin prescription rates for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults 40–75 years old with type 1 diabetes
- Statin intolerance was documented in 15.8% of patients. — Statin prescription rates for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults 40–75 years old with type 1 diabetes
- Clinical inertia was documented in 9.0% of patients, and patient refusal in 6.4%. — Statin prescription rates for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults 40–75 years old with type 1 diabetes
- Guidelines recommend statins for this age group with T1D regardless of baseline LDL. — Statin prescription rates for prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults 40–75 years old with type 1 diabetes