Publications by authors named "Dana K Alameddine"
Cholesterol Lowering in Older Adults: Should We Wait for Further Evidence?
Curr Atheroscler Rep
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The review addresses the unclear guidelines for lipid-lowering therapies (LLT) in adults aged 75 and older, particularly focusing on low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) as a predictor of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
- It highlights the complexity of the relationship between LDL-C levels and mortality in older adults, emphasizing the need for more geriatric-specific risk assessment tools and the importance of shared decision-making regarding LLT.
- The review also suggests that initial LLT may be beneficial for older adults without ASCVD, with current trials needed to clarify the approach for statins and deprescribing strategies among this age group.