Is Statin Use Associated with Reduced Mortality After Pneumonia? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis - 23/10/12
, Mary A.M. Rogers, PhD a, Michael Buist, BA a, Sushant Govindan, MD a, Peter K. Lindenauer, MD, MSc b, Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH a, c, Scott A. Flanders, MD a
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Objective |
The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of statins on mortality following pneumonia.
Methods |
We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, BIOSIS, Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Controlled Trials, Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, BIOSIS, and Scopus. Studies were included if they involved: participants ≥18 years of age; patients with community-acquired pneumonia; current statin users; and reported overall or adjusted mortality after pneumonia.
Results |
Of 491 citations identified, 13 studies involving 254,950 patients met eligibility criteria. Pooled unadjusted data showed that statin use was associated with lower mortality after pneumonia (odds ratio [OR] 0.62, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.54-0.71). Pooling of adjusted data also showed reduced mortality after pneumonia (OR 0.66, 95% CI, 0.55-0.79). However, this effect was attenuated in subgroup analysis by confounders and in prospective studies.
Conclusions |
Although statin use is associated with decreased mortality after pneumonia, this effect weakens in important subgroups. Only a randomized controlled study can fully explore the link between statins and pneumonia mortality.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Inflammation, Mortality, Outcomes, Pneumonia, Statins
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| Authorship: All authors had access to the data, participated in the conception, design, writing, editing, and final approval of the manuscript. |
Vol 125 - N° 11
P. 1111-1123 - novembre 2012 Regresar al número
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