Systematic review of statins effectiveness in prevention secondary in elderly
Systematic review of statins effectiveness in prevention secondary in elderly
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Data
2017
Autores
Shoshima, Andre Y
Costa, MG
Tura, BR
Journal Title
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Volume Title
Publisher
Value in Health
Resumo
Although several studies have demonstrated the relationship between high serum cholesterol levels and cardiovascular disease incidence, this relationship for the elderly seems to be the opposite. Observational studies have shown that, in the elderly, higher serum cholesterol rates represented reduction in mortality. Statins have already demonstrated their benefits in the treatment of cardiovascular disease in adults. This correspondence is much clearer in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease . Based on this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of statins in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in the elderly.
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Cardiovascular Diseases, Elderly, Treatment
Citação
Shoshima AY, Costa MG, Tura BR. Systematic review of statins effectiveness in prevention secondary in elderly. Value in Health. 2017;20(9):PA914. Doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2017.08.2835