Statins before liver transplant may protect the heart

NCT ID NCT07089589

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study reviewed medical records of nearly 7,000 adults who had a liver transplant to see if taking statins beforehand reduced the risk of major heart problems like heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. Researchers compared those who took statins before surgery to those who did not. The goal was to learn whether statins could help prevent serious heart complications after transplant.

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Locations

  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, 05505, South Korea

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