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  • Geriatrics
  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) disproportionately affects the elderly in high-income nations.
  • Increasing life expectancy necessitates clear guidance on statin therapy for primary ASCVD prevention in aging populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and compare major North American and European guidelines on statin use for primary ASCVD prevention in individuals over 65.
  • To contextualize discrepant recommendations within existing evidence and identify barriers to appropriate statin use in the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of five major guidelines released since 2013 from prominent cardiovascular societies.
  • Analysis of recommendations concerning statin therapy for primary prevention of ASCVD in the elderly population (>65 years).

Main Results:

  • Significant discrepancies exist among guidelines regarding statin therapy for primary ASCVD prevention in individuals aged 65 and older.
  • Uncertainty in recommendations may hinder optimal statin utilization in this demographic.

Conclusions:

  • There is a lack of consensus on statin therapy for primary ASCVD prevention in the elderly, highlighting the need for clearer, evidence-based guidance.
  • Addressing these discrepancies is crucial for ensuring healthy aging and appropriate cardiovascular risk management in older adults.