
Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Failure
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Ineffectiveness of Statins and ICDs in Dialysis Patients
This chapter examines the limited effectiveness of statin medications and implantable cardioverter defibrillators in preventing cardiovascular events in patients with dialysis-dependent kidney failure. It highlights the recommendation against statin initiation for primary prevention and discusses the role of ICDs primarily for secondary prevention amidst associated risks.
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