title: Statins. Evidence of effectiveness in older patients.
abstract: As the population ages, increasing numbers of older adults are becoming candidates for lipid-lowering therapy with HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) and lifestyle modification. Available evidence shows that statins reduce cardiovascular events and invasive revascularization in older adults. Statins have not only been shown to be safe and effective for lowering LDL cholesterol, but appear to have ancillary pleiotropic effects that are beneficial in other conditions to which older adults are prone. Despite these benefits, older adults are currently undertreated for this highly treatable cardiovascular risk factor.
authors.affiliation: Upstate Medical University, State University of New York, Syracuse, USA.
authors.forename: David T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Nash
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000097:blood; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors