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APRIL 2, 2024

Patients With ALD Have Lower Statin Uptake After Myocardial Infarction


Originally published by our sister publication Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News

Post–myocardial infarction patients are less likely to receive statins as part of their treatment if they live with alcohol-associated liver disease, according to a new analysis presented at The Liver Meeting 2023.

The researchers also found that patients with ALD are less likely to receive other secondary preventive medications, such as beta-blockers.

For patients with ALD who received statins, the