Association between statin therapy as primary prevention and mortality in adults 50 years and older with chronic kidney disease without other indications

Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care 2026 Open access

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Authors: Julia Malmquist, Jason Davidge, Karl Bjurström, Anders Halling, Björn Agvall
DOI: 10.1080/02813432.2026.2636586
Cited by: 1
References: 25

Abstract

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases cardiovascular and mortality risk. Guidelines recommend statins for primary prevention in individuals aged ≥50 years with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
44
Issue
1
Pages
2636586–2636586
Publication date
2 March 2026
Language
EN