Statins and the Kidneys
There is no evidence in the literature that statins cause acute renal failure or renal failure not associated with Rhabdomyolysis. (see Statins and the Muscle) The major cardiovascular disease end point trials have not reported renal failure as an adverse event associated with statins. In addition, statins can be used safely in kidney transplant patients and patients on hemodialysis.
Now that we have covered the effects of statins on the various organ systems, we will be starting a series of postings on the safety of the Non-Statins. The National Lipid Association's Statin Safety Task Force reviewed the safety of the Non-Statins and published their findings in the March 19, 2007 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. We will be covering Fibrates, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Niacin, and the Gastrointestinally Active Lipid-Lowering Drugs.
Stay tuned...
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Technorati Tags: cholesterol, statins, renal failure, heart health
Now that we have covered the effects of statins on the various organ systems, we will be starting a series of postings on the safety of the Non-Statins. The National Lipid Association's Statin Safety Task Force reviewed the safety of the Non-Statins and published their findings in the March 19, 2007 issue of the American Journal of Cardiology. We will be covering Fibrates, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Niacin, and the Gastrointestinally Active Lipid-Lowering Drugs.
Stay tuned...
Related topics:
Technorati Tags: cholesterol, statins, renal failure, heart health
3 Comments:
I am one of those people who are very negative about statins - maybe influenced by all the negative press. I am interested in what you have to say about non-prescriptive ways to manage cholesterol. Will you be considering a post on that topic?
Ruthan
I think statin drugs are over prescribed by dr's. The fact is 50% of people who have heart attacks have normal cholesterol.The head of the Cleveland Heart clinic say's We are just beginning to understand the mechanisms of heart disease.I think they should be used only in extreme circumstances.
Once again I want to thank Dr. Richman for another outstanding posting. In regard to Ruthan's comment, he should read the first posts and I think all his questions will be answered.
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