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Time-to-Statin Prescription for Primary Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in a Lung Cancer Screening Program in Missouri: A Retrospective Cohort Study
By Che Ngang I, Zewde EK, Gopalsamy Ramaswamy S and 3 others.
Abstract
Background
Individuals undergoing lung cancer screening (LCS) represent a population at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), yet opportunities for cardiovascular prevention during screening encounters may be underutilized. While prior studies have examined whether statins are prescribed in eligible patients, little is known about the timing of statin initiation following LCS, particularly among statin-naïve individuals.
