Statin Use in Older Adults with Stable Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Older adults (>75 years of age) represent two-thirds of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) deaths. The 2013 and 2018 American multi-society cholesterol guidelines recommend using at least moderate intensity statins for older adults with ASCVD. We examined annual trends and statin prescribing patterns in a multiethnic population of older adults with ASCVD.

Design

Retrospective longitudinal study using electronic health record (EHR) data from 2007 to 2018.

Setting

A large multi-specialty health system in Northern California.

Participants

A total of 24,651 adults older than 75 years with ASCVD.

Measurements

Statin prescriptions for older adults with known ASCVD were trended over time. Multivariable regression models were us

SUBMITTER: Spencer-Bonilla G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8049971 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature