Effectiveness of statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in the Asian elderly population

Lin, Yu-WenYu-WenLinCHI-CHUAN WANGCHAU-CHUNG WUHsu, Yih-TingYih-TingHsuFANG-JU LIN2023-03-022023-03-022023-02-1501675273https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/628851Population aging is a global trend, and the elderly have a higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and related mortality. Statins have been observed to reduce cardiovascular events in patients with ASCVD. However, compared with secondary prevention, the benefits of statins for primary prevention are undetermined among the elderly.enCardiovascular disease; Elderly; Primary prevention; Statins[SDGs]SDG3Effectiveness of statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in the Asian elderly populationjournal article10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.11.031364353322-s2.0-85143123915https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85143123915