Atorvastatin Cuts Major CV Events by 30% in Older Adults in STAREE

Published Date: 30 Aug 2026

Statin use for primary cardiovascular prevention in adults aged 70 years or older is supported by data from STAREE, although treatment did not prolong disability-free survival.

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