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June 2021

The role of statin therapy in patients with cardiovascular disease

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association both recommend statins of moderate or high intensity for adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Statin therapy has been shown to lower the risk of future heart attack, stroke and related deaths.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has established a Star Ratings measure to support the use of statin therapy for patients with ASCVD. To learn more about the measure, see the Statin Therapy for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease tip sheet.

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