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American Association of Family Physicians, Considerations for safe use of statins: Considerations for Safe Use of Statins: Liver Enzyme Abnormalities and Muscle Toxicity | AAFP
“Elevated transaminase levels and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are not contraindications to statin use.” (Evidence rating C)
AHA Guidelines on the management of blood cholesterol: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/cir.0000000000000625
" Importantly, statins are not contraindicated in patients with increased ASCVD risk with chronic, stable liver disease (eg, nonalcoholic fatty liver), and limited data suggest potential benefit."
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