Fig. 1: Intensity of statin treatment in LDLc groups.

There was a significant difference in intensity of statin use between the LDLc groups. Medium-intensity statin treatment was defined as follows: simvastatin 20-40 mg/day, atorvastatin 10-20 mg/day, rosuvastatin 5 mg/day, and pravastatin 40-80 mg/day. Lower and higher prescribed statin dosages were defined as low intensity and high intensity, respectively