Doctors ‘reassured’ on statins in over-75s
The drugs show benefits in older patients and may be justified in all age groups, Aussie research shows
Doctors can be reassured that patients are not automatically “too old” for statin therapy, with a major Australian-led review showing the medications provide cardiovascular benefits for the over-75s.
Statins are safe, effective and reduce the risk of vascular events in all age groups studied, including those older than 75, say the authors of a review published in the Lancet.