Study supports benefit of statin use for older adults

Statin drugs have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in young and middle-aged adults. With older adults (those 75 and over), the benefits are less clear. But a recent study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that there is in fact a benefit to statin use in this older population. Current guidelines are unclear on statin use in older adults Elevated levels of cholesterol, specifically low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, cause plaque buildup in the arteries, leading to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. Lowering LDL, through either medications or healthy lifestyle, has been shown to reduce cardiovascular events. The most commonly used medicines to lower LDL are the statins, including atorvastatin (Lipitor) and rosuvastatin (Crestor), among many others. Statins

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