Strategies aiming to improve statin therapy adherence in older adults: a systematic review
Philipp Frieden,
Rose Gagnon,
Élodie Bénard
et al.
Abstract:Background
Randomized clinical trials have shown that, under optimal conditions, statins reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in older adults. Given the prevalence and consequences of suboptimal adherence to statin among older adults, it is essential to document strategies designed to increase statin adherence in this population. The objective of this systematic review is to describe and summarize the effectiveness of interventions to improve statin adherence in older adults (≥ 65 years old… Show more
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