Background The early period following the onset of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
represents a critical stage of coronary heart disease, with a high risk of recurrent events and
deaths. The short‐term effects of early treatment with statins on patient‐relevant outcomes in
patients suffering from ACS are unclear. This is an update of a review previously published
in 2011. Objectives To assess the effects, both harms and benefits, of early administered
statins in patients with ACS, in terms of mortality and cardiovascular events.

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Statins for acute coronary syndrome …