Statin Use in the Elderly – Start or Stop? - Frankly Speaking EP 207Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Data are limited regarding statin therapy for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults 75 years and older. During this episode we will review recent studies on the use of statins in elderly patients and discuss how to consider this data in your clinical practice.

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Release Date: 1/18/2021

Expiration Date: 1/18/2022

Topics

Geriatrics

Learning Objectives

Explain the latest data on the use of statins in elderly patients (> 75 years)
Discuss the appropriate use of statins with their older patients

Faculty

Frank J. Domino, MD

Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

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Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP

Professor and Chairman, Dept of Family Medicine
UMass Medical School/Baystate

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