Statin use too low among elderly heart patients

"The use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs by elderly patients with clogged arteries or 'atherosclerosis' remains suboptimal despite improvements in the last 10 years, according to a study conducted in Canada. Many practice guidelines advocate the use of statins in people with atherosclerosis, but several studies have shown under utilization of statins in this population, the study team notes in the Journal of Vascular Surgery this month" - Reuters