Lipid‐lowering treatment among older patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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Authors

Michael G. Nanna · Yale University

Adam J. Nelson · Clinical Research Institute

Kevin Haynes · Wilmington University

Sonali Shambhu · Wilmington University

Zubin J. Eapen · Elementary Institute of Science

Mark J. Cziraky · Wilmington University

Sara B. Calvert ·

Abstract

Less than half of eligible older adults with ASCVD are on statins and only a minority of patients are receiving more intensive lipid-lowering to improve outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Volume 71, Issue 4, pp. 1243-1249

DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18172

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