Patterns of Statin Therapy Use and Associated Outcomes in Older Veterans Across Kidney Function

CONCLUSION: This large cohort study did not reveal an association between the initiation of statin therapy and incident dementia. A survival benefit was seen in statin users compared to non-users. Prospective studies in more diverse populations including older adults will be needed to verify these findings.PMID:38574795 | DOI:10.1016/j.amjmed.2024.03.016

Source: Atherosclerosis - April 4, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Grenita Gjyriqi Adam Gross Edith Burns Eugenia Gianos Mandeep Sidhu Roy Mathew Source Type: research