Table 3 Classification of statins by potency of LDL-C lowering (n = 140)
Potency | n (%) |
|---|---|
High-intensity statin | |
 Atorvastatin 40 mg | 6 (4.3) |
 Simvastatin 80 mg | 1 (0.7) |
Moderate-intensity statin | |
 Atorvastatin 10 mg | 2 (1.4) |
 Atorvastatin 20 mg | 4 (2.9) |
 Simvastatin 20 mg | 57 (40.7) |
 Simvastatin 40 mg | 63 (45.0) |
Low-intensity statin | |
 Simvastatin 10 mg | 7 (5.0) |