title: High dose statins prior to PCI--change our modus operandis and start guideline therapy earlier?
authors.affiliation: Heart and Vascular Institute, Division of Cardiology, Penn State University, College of Medicine, Heart & Vascular Institute, MS Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Giselle A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Baquero
authors.forename: Ian C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Gilchrist
mesh_terms: D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000517:prevention & control*; D062645:Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
keywords: carotid artery disease; complications; drugs/pharmacotherapy; intervention; percutaneous coronary intervention