Current vascular pharmacology
-
Curr Vasc Pharmacol · Jan 2013
ReviewPerioperative/periprocedural effects of statin treatment for patients undergoing vascular surgery or endovascular procedures: an update.
We reviewed the literature for studies evaluating the effects of statins on vascular patients undergoing open surgical or endovascular procedures. ⋯ Statins are associated with several beneficial actions in patients undergoing open surgical or endovascular procedures. Nevertheless, statin use in vascular patients still remains underutilized and suboptimal. Ideally, statins should be initiated a minimum of 2 weeks before the procedure. Extended-release formulas may be preferable perioperatively to cover the first 1-2 days after the procedure when oral intake may not be feasible. Statins should be administered to all vascular disease patients, whether they are managed conservatively or are undergoing open surgical or endovascular procedures.