ABSTRACT

Introduction: Statins or 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors are one of the foremost commonly endorsed medications in cardiac patients. A bit like any other lesson of drugs, they have the potential to cause liver harm over time indeed with reasonable utilize. This drug induced liver harm (DILI) can be either coordinate (hepatocellular) or peculiar. As with multiple other hepatic pathologies, DILI may be asymptomatic or clinically quiet. Subsequently, it is judicious to carry out liver work tests (LFTs) from time to time. LFTs are an inexpensive, noninvasive, and fast first-line examination to monitor liver status. Be that as it may, the design of liver damage with statin utilize isn't particular and a relationship over time may not be clear.

Objectives: To assess the derangements in Liver function test with regard to statin utilization and decide if there is any correlation exists.

Method: Retrospective Observational study conducted in Punjab Institute of Cardiology, Lahore, from  31st July 2020 to 30 June 2021.

Data Collection Procedure: This study is conducted at Punjab Institute of cardiology, Lahore, a total of 100 patients admitted from 1st July 2020 to 30 June 2021 with ischemic heart diseases were considered for inclusion as this was retrospective observational cohort study. The patients already taken statin were included in this study. LFTs were noted before the start of statin in their records then during the use of statin at 3rd and 6th month with great care. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS version 23.

Results: A total number of 100 patients were included in this study after inclusion exclusion criteria. The ratio male to female is 3:2.Patients using two types of statin i.e.  Atorvastatin 20mg and Rosuvastatin 10mg were included. LFTs elevation was seen in the study.

Conclusion: The use of statins clinically proved insignificant elevation of LFTs and hence it is safe to prescribe.