Effects of statin use on primary patency, mortality, and limb loss in patients undergoing lower-limb arterial angioplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract:Purpose
This study aimed to determine whether the administration of statins before, during or after lower-limb arterial angioplasty was associated with improved primary patency, mortality, and limb loss through a meta-analysis.
Methods
All studies on statin administration in patients undergoing lower-limb arterial angioplasty that reported the outcomes of interest (primary patency, mortality and limb loss) were included in a meta-analysis.
Results
Nine studies were included in this meta-analysis. Statin use… Show more
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