Publications by authors named "Hiu T K Ko"
Background: Statins are well-established for their treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to their cholesterol-lowering effects and potential anti-inflammatory properties. Although previous systematic reviews demonstrate that statins reduce inflammatory biomarkers in the secondary prevention of CVD, none examine their effects on cardiac and inflammatory biomarkers in a primary prevention setting.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the effects of statins on cardiovascular and inflammatory biomarkers among individuals without established CVD.
Background: Information on inappropriate dosing of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) is scarce in the Australian context.
Aim: To describe the prevalence and potential predictors of inappropriate dosing of DOACs.
Methods: Patients who received DOACs during admission under a general medical unit over a 2-year period (from January 2017 to December 2018) were retrospectively studied.