Statin tool supports shared decision-making
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) updated their patient decision aid on using statins to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. This practical resource includes a tool for patients to consider what is and is not important to them in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. It has visual representations showing the risks and benefits of CVD prevention treatments. NICE have updated their recommendations on risk assessment tools for primary prevention, cardioprotective diets, and statin treatment for primary and secondary prevention.