Study finds statins reduce heart attack risk in healthy over-70s
An Australian-led clinical trial found that daily statin use can lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people over 70 who have no prior heart conditions. The study showed low risk of serious side effects. Researchers say this fills a gap in evidence for older adults.
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The trial enrolled nearly 10,000 participants aged 70 and above, with recruitment supported by roughly 3,400 Australian GPs. Researchers deliberately excluded those with conditions that could make statins unsafe,
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