NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The use of statin (cholesterol lowering agent) by elderly patients suffering from “atherosclerosis” or clogged arteries, remains least favorable despite improvements in the last 10 years, according to a study conducted in Canada.

Many practice guidelines suggest the use of statins in people with atherosclerosis or chronic heart diseases (CHD), but several studies have also shown, under utilization of statins in this context, the researcher noted in the Journal of Vascular Surgery this month.

Dr. Subodh Verma from St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, and colleagues analyzed trends in statin use among elderly patients with atherosclerosis in Ontario. (more…)