321 Review of Statin Therapy in Frail Older Patients over 75 Years Old Residing in Long Term Care

ConclusionFirstly, this study highlights the incidence of inappropriate prescribing of statins for primary prevention in frail older patients in long term care. It also raises the question surrounding the indication of statin therapy in secondary prevention where cholesterol level are within target range highlighting the need for further studies examining the benefit of statins in frail older patients in LTC.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research