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  • Title: [Therapeutic Strategies. Cardiovascular risk and dyslipidemia in elderly and women].
    Author: Morales C, Royuela M.
    Journal: Clin Investig Arterioscler; 2013; 25(3):146-50. PubMed ID: 23786854.
    Abstract:
    The management of cardiovascular risk and dyslipidemia are justified in guidelines. In the elderly, when they are in primary prevention, recommendations are controversial, even if there is evidence in reducing morbidity. In secondary prevention, between 65 and 85 years, there is enough evidence to recommend statins. The decision to start or to continue further treatment must be complemented by comprehensive assessment of the risk-benefit factor. In elderly patients we have to support in decision-making, we take clinical judgment and not just the age criteria. In women the risk is underestimated and may be untreated. The recomendations are the same as in men. During pregnancy there are particular recommendations.
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