Statins for primary cardiovascular prevention in the elderly

The elderly population is increasing worldwide, with subjects > 65 years of age constituting the fastest-growing age group. Furthermore, the elderly face the greatest risk and burden of cardiovascular disease mortality and morbidity. Although elderly patients, particularly those older > 75, ha...

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Main Authors: Pedro-Botet, Juan, Climent, Elisenda, ChillarĂ³n, Juan J, Toro, Rocio, Benaiges, David, Flores-Le Roux, Juana A
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Science Press 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4554788/