Statins found to cut heart attack and stroke risk after age 70, study shows
A Monash University study finds statins can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 30% in people over 70.
A recent Monash University study has revealed that statin medications can decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 30% in individuals over the age of 70. The research, conducted in Australia, examined the effects of statin therapy on 10,000 participants over a span of 10 years. Half of the participants received statins, while the others took a placebo.
The study then compared the health outcomes of these two groups. The findings suggest that statins may prove beneficial in managing cardiovascular risk in older adults, despite previous debates surrounding their use in this age group.
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