New statin use, mortality and first cardiovascular events in older US Veterans by frailty status

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Statins are part of long-term medical regimens for many older adults. Whether frailty modifies the protective relationship between statins, mortality, and …

Statins, mortality, and major adverse cardiovascular events among US Veterans with chronic kidney disease

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There are limited data for the utility of statins for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and death in adults with chronic …