Meta-Analysis: Efficacy and Safety of Statin Therapy in Older People

Efficacy and safety of statin therapy in older people: a meta-analysis of individual participant data from 28 randomised controlled trials – The Lancet (free)

Commentaries: Never too old for statin treatment? – The Lancet (free) AND Efficacy and safety of statin therapy in older people – expert comment – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (free) AND Expert reaction to meta-analysis looking at statins and cardiovascular events in all ages – Science Media Centre (free) AND Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular disease risk in older people – University of Oxford (free) AND Statins Lower Risk for CV Events in Elders, But Benefits for Primary Prevention Still in Question – NEJM Journal Watch (free)

“However, when stratified by history of vascular disease, a significant benefit among those aged 71 and older was limited to those with prior vascular disease.” (from NEJM Journal Watch)