Liver tests are irrelevant when prescribing statins

Lancet. 2010 Dec 4;376(9756):1882-3. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)62142-3. Epub 2010 Nov 23.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Alanine Transaminase / blood*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Liver Diseases
  • Liver Function Tests*

Substances

  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Alanine Transaminase