Lipid lowering and additional pleiotropic effects of statins

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed drugs worldwide today. They are primarily effective in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases with their cholesterol-lowering properties. Recent studies have reported that statin derivatives have positive outcomes in different clini...

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Main Authors: Ali Çoner, Ahmet Aslan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University 2025-04-01
Series:Acta Medica Alanya
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/4711941
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Summary:Statins are among the most commonly prescribed drugs worldwide today. They are primarily effective in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases with their cholesterol-lowering properties. Recent studies have reported that statin derivatives have positive outcomes in different clinical conditions with different mechanisms, in addition to their lipid-lowering effects. In this paper, we aimed to discuss the pleiotropic effects of statins in addition to their protective effects in cardiovascular practice.
ISSN:2587-0319