Stopping Statins After 70 Doubled Heart Attacks in STREAM
A new trial called STREAM got reported as proof it's safe to stop statins after seventy, but the actual data shows more than double the heart attacks and strokes in the group that quit.
Dr. Alo walks through what noninferior really means statistically, why the headlines missed the real story, and exactly what he tells his own older patients about staying on or coming off a statin.
Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/stop-statin
Questions this episode answers:
Is it safe to stop taking statins after age 70?
What did the STREAM trial actually find about stopping statins?
What does noninferior mean in a clinical trial?
Does stopping a statin raise heart attack risk in older adults?
Should I stop my statin if I feel fine?
What are alternatives to statins for lowering LDL?
This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.
#heart #cardiology #drAlo #statins #cholesterol #heartdisease #ldl
