Popular heart medication for older patients faces scrutiny as new study evaluates risks

First reported by Fox News at Wed 6:00 AM · 2 outlets in all

1. NY Post2hPopular heart medication for older patients faces scrutiny as new study evaluates risksA study of 1,880 adults 70 and older found stopping statins raised the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death to 13%, compared to 9% who continued.
2. Fox News6hCommon heart pill under scrutiny for older patients as study weighs risks of stoppingA new clinical trial found 13% of older adults who stopped statins had a heart attack, stroke or died, compared with 9% who continued treatment.