Statins for primary prevention in adults aged 75 years and older: A nationwide population-based case-control study

Background and aims There is inadequate evidence to establish statin treatment for primary prevention in the elderly. This study evaluated whether statins are beneficial for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause death in adults aged ≥ 75 years. Methods A nationwide, nested case-control study was conducted in Korea. Individuals who developed CVD, including myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, or death from all causes,...