Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hypercholesterolemia in the Elderly: Evaluation and Treatment.

Peter F. Stein1

  • 1Section of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA.

The American Journal of Geriatric Cardiology
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart disease. This review examines its role in older adults and the benefits versus risks of cholesterol-lowering therapy in this population.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same journal

Systolic anterior motion of a retained anterior mitral valve leaflet following mitral valve replacement.

The American journal of geriatric cardiology·2008
Same journal

Biomarkers, age, and coronary artery remodeling in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

The American journal of geriatric cardiology·2008
Same journal

Electrocardiographic intervals in the healthy geriatric population--what are the "normals"?

The American journal of geriatric cardiology·2008
Same journal

Coronary events in persons aged 75 years or older in Finland from 1995 to 2002: the FINAMI study.

The American journal of geriatric cardiology·2008
Same journal

Sinus venosus atrial septal defect diagnosed at age 82.

The American journal of geriatric cardiology·2008
Same journal

Frailty, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease: evidence of a connection.

The American journal of geriatric cardiology·2008

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Geriatrics
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Hypercholesterolemia is a known risk factor for atherosclerotic vascular disease.
  • Cholesterol treatment reduces coronary events in patients with and without prior coronary disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss hypercholesterolemia's role in coronary artery disease pathogenesis in the elderly.
  • To review the benefits and risks of cholesterol-lowering therapy in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease in the elderly.
  • Analysis of the established benefits and risks of lipid-lowering treatments in geriatric populations.

Main Results:

  • The association between hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular risk is less defined in the elderly.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The benefits of treating elevated cholesterol in older adults are less established compared to younger populations.

    • Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to clarify the specific benefits and risks of hypercholesterolemia treatment in the elderly.
    • Individualized treatment strategies may be necessary for managing cholesterol in older adults.