Fetal toxicity associated with statins: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Background and aimsStatins are the drugs of choice for decreasing elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Based mostly on animal studies and case reports, they are forbidden to pregnant women and in the preconception period because of their possible teratogenic effects, for which causality has never been proven. The aim of this study was to systematically review the existing studies and to perform a meta-analysis on this topic.MethodsThe...
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Title
Fetal toxicity associated with statins: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published Date
Jun 1, 2021
Journal
Volume
327
Pages
59 - 67
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