Use of Statins for clients over 75 years

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Use of Statins for clients over 75 years
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STATIN USE1
Statins are a set of drugs for high cholesterol treatment. They function by lowering
cholesterol levels in the blood, in particular lipoprotein with low density (LDL) or "bad"
cholesterol.
The likelihood of developing heart disease is increased in people who have high LDL
cholesterol. Cholesterol in the arteries builds up with this disorder and may lead to angina,
heart attack, and stroke. Statins can therefore be important to reduce these risks.
Many older adults suffer from high cholesterol levels. Normally the doctors
prescribe statins use for heart disease.
For elderly people, however, it is not clear that high cholesterol causes cardiovascular
disease or death. Indeed, some studies have found that the risk of mortality is actually the
higher for older people with the lowest cholesterol.
Statins have risks
Older adults are more often affected by the use of statins compared with younger
adults. Statins, may cause complications such as aches, pains, or fatigue; usually muscle
problems. A serious muscle breakdown can rarely occur.
It has been observed that statins, in older individuals, could cause:
 Falls
 Loss of memory and even creating confusion
 Constipation, diarrhea or nausea.
Elderly people often take a lot of medicines. They can come into contact with statins and
cause serious problems. Unlike muscle pain, adverse effects will increase. Statins also can
cause fatal reactions in the use of cardiovascular medicines.