The beneficial effects of statins in the treatment and prevention of ischemic coronary artery disease are well-established; their value in the treatment of heart failure is, however, still being investigated. Here, Lipinskiet al. discuss how the pleiotropic effects of statins could improve survival in the setting of ischemic and nonischemic heart failure.
- Michael J Lipinski
- Antonio Abbate
- George W Vetrovec