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Potential role of statins in COVID-19.
Lee, Ken Cheah Hooi; Sewa, Duu Wen; Phua, Ghee Chee.
  • Lee KCH; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Singapore General Hospital. Electronic address: ken.lee.c.h@singhealth.com.sg.
  • Sewa DW; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Singapore General Hospital.
  • Phua GC; Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Singapore General Hospital.
Int J Infect Dis ; 96: 615-617, 2020 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-459437
ABSTRACT
Patients with COVID-19 infection have an increased risk of cardiovascular complications and thrombotic events. Statins are known for their pleiotropic anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic and immunomodulatory effects. They may have a potential role as adjunctive therapy to mitigate endothelial dysfunction and dysregulated inflammation in patients with COVID-19 infection.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Inflammation / Anti-Inflammatory Agents Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Inflammation / Anti-Inflammatory Agents Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Int J Infect Dis Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2020 Document Type: Article