Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics
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J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. Ther. · May 2013
Comparative StudyLipid-lowering pharmacotherapy in Central and Eastern European countries in cardiovascular prevention: self-reported prescription patterns of primary care physicians.
The aims of this study were (1) to explore physicians' self-reported treatment of patients with dyslipidemia and (2) to identify intercountry differences and associations between physicians' characteristics and treatment patterns. ⋯ There are significant variations in the use of lipid-lowering drugs in Central and Eastern European countries; however, statin monotherapy predominates. Some physicians' decisions are made without supporting evidence from clinical trials. There is still scope to improve preventive care of CVD.