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Stopping Statins in Over-75s at Low Heart Risk Does Not Raise Death Risk, Study Finds
Key Takeaways
- Study in The Lancet found no increase in deaths when statins were stopped in over-75s at low heart risk.
- Findings support individualized deprescribing decisions in older adults.
- Experts emphasize that high-risk patients should continue statins.
- Observational nature and need for further research are noted limitations.
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DT Editorial Team··via statnews.com