2019 Statins in the Elderly
<p>Mar 16, 2019 01:06 PM</p>
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target article in May 8 2018 J of AHA.</p>
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statins reduce vascular events in all age groups, espec > age 75.</p>
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clear benefit!</p>
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Meta-analy...</p>
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age > 75;</p>
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28 trials of 187k people.</p>
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each 1.0 mmmol/L reduc in LDL +> RR of 0.79.</p>
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Qs:</p>
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older adults have LOWER rates of symptoms from statins than younger adults.</p>
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and Statins improve risk at all ages.</p>