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The impact of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, dyslipidaemia and lipid lowering therapy on Coronavirus disease 2019 outcomes: an examination of the available evidence.
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Current opinion in lipidology [Curr Opin Lipidol] 2021 Aug 01; Vol. 32 (4), pp. 231-243. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Purpose of Review: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) has caused significant global morbidity and mortality, especially in persons with underlying cardiovascular disease. There have been concerns that lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) increases angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 levels. Conversely, pleiotropic effects of statins can theoretically protect against severe COVID19 infection, supporting evidence from other respiratory illnesses in which statin use probably confers benefit.<br />Recent Findings: There is an abundance of studies that show that statins are safe and potentially protect against severe COVID19 infection (critical illness and death), even when adjustment for potential confounders is undertaken. However, the evidence is limited to retrospective cohorts. The benefit for patients with diabetes is less clear. There is a paucity of evidence for other LLT agents. Available clinical guidelines recommend the ongoing use of LLT in patients with COVID19 (unless specifically contra-indicated) and the data from available studies support these.<br />Summary: In patients with COVID19 infection, LLT should be continued. However, the current findings need substantiating in larger prospective clinical studies with specific examination of the possible mechanisms by which LLT confers benefit from COVID19.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Atherosclerosis complications
Atherosclerosis epidemiology
Atherosclerosis virology
COVID-19 complications
COVID-19 epidemiology
COVID-19 virology
Cardiovascular Diseases complications
Cardiovascular Diseases epidemiology
Cardiovascular Diseases virology
Cholesterol, LDL drug effects
Dyslipidemias complications
Dyslipidemias epidemiology
Dyslipidemias virology
Humans
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors therapeutic use
Hypolipidemic Agents therapeutic use
SARS-CoV-2 pathogenicity
Atherosclerosis drug therapy
Cardiovascular Diseases drug therapy
Dyslipidemias drug therapy
COVID-19 Drug Treatment
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1473-6535
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Current opinion in lipidology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34116544
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/MOL.0000000000000763