Comparison of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and persistent physical disability in older adults.

Zhen ZhouAndrea J CurtisMichael E ErnstJoanne RyanSophia ZoungasRory WolfeJohn J McNeilAnne M MurrayChristopher M ReidEnayet K ChowdhuryRobyn L WoodsAndrew M TonkinMark R Nelson

Published in: European journal of clinical pharmacology (2021)

There were minimal differences in CVD outcomes and no significant difference in persistent physical disability between various forms of statins in healthy older adults. Future investigations are needed to confirm our results.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
physical activity
multiple sclerosis
mental health
cardiovascular events
type diabetes
cardiovascular risk factors
current status
metabolic syndrome
coronary artery disease
glycemic control