Do statins increase the risk of tendon rupture? A qualitative systematic review

M Jaschke, S Oswald, M Droździk - Pomeranian Journal of Life …, 2023 - sciendo.com
Introduction: Statins are the first-line treatment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
(ASCVD) and act by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase. Possible but rare adverse effects of …

[PDF][PDF] Statin Therapy and Tendon Rupture in High ASCVD Score Patient: A Comprehensive Case Report and Literature Review

M Fadaei, T Mehrdad Jafari, SM Seyyed Taher… - Med …, 2023 - meddiscoveries.org
Statin-induced tendon rupture is a rare clinical manifestation that warrants attention,
especially in patients with a high 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) …

Drugs that affect lipid metabolism

A Phoenix, K Pao, CE Huggins - Side Effects of Drugs Annual, 2020 - Elsevier
Literature supports the use of lipid-lowering medications to reduce morbidity and mortality
associated with cardiovascular risk and disease. In addition to the national guidelines, which …