Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Failure
JAMA Clinical Reviews
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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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