Statins After 75: The Dangerous Reality of Long-Term Use

Statins After 75: The Dangerous Reality of Long-Term Use In this video we explain how statins work by reducing LDL cholesterol, connecting back to our triglycerides and silent heart attack videos, and why the timeframe over which cardiovascular benefits emerge, generally years, becomes a different consideration at this age range. You will learn how the broader picture of frailty and physiological reserve, connecting to our deconditioning video, can shift the balance of considerations around any medication, including statins. You will also learn about muscle related effects sometimes associated with statins, and why these may interact differently with someone whose muscle mass has already decreased, and about the concept of competing risks, where cardiovascular risk exists alongside other health considerations that become more common with advancing age. This video is not about whether statins should be stopped after 75. It is about why this age range may warrant a more individualized conversation with your physician, connecting to the periodic medication review theme we have returned to across this channel, bringing together your cardiovascular history, physical function, any muscle related symptoms, and your overall medication picture. If you or someone you know is in this age range and taking a statin, this video offers a framework for that conversation. In this video, we discuss one of the most commonly prescribed medications globally. We explore the factors that lead to its prescription, such as high cholesterol and other cardiovascular risk factors, which are often identified through cholesterol levels. Understanding how statins work and their role in cholesterol control is key to maintaining proper heart health, especially when considering the health of your coronary arteries. New video every day covering the senior health topics that matter most. Subscribe to never miss information that could protect your heart your health and your life. #Statins #SeniorHeartHealth #HeartHealthAfter60 #StatinMedication #CholesterolMedication #Frailty #HealthAfter60 #SeniorHealth #ElderlyHealth #MedicationReview #SeniorWellness #DrStellenSterling #HeartHealthSeniors ---------------------- ✦ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ✦ The information provided in this video is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your qualified physician or healthcare professional before making any decisions regarding your health, medications, supplements, or treatment. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice based on content viewed on this channel. If you are experiencing a medical emergency call 911 or your local emergency services immediately. The creators of this content accept no liability for health decisions made based on information presented in these videos.