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But I am going to read this new information, Mrs. D with an open mind, I'm a retired research lab technician (bio), need to put in a "new person post" I guess and am interested in your research here. My Mom's situation is a little higher in the numbers but she eats well and is going strong at age 93. She has had 2 angina attacks, but no lasting effects. She gets some exercise working in her yard and a little walking. Her Dr., an internist, for whatever reason has not ever put her on any cholesterol med....he is regarded by some in the community as being less up on the latest, but just maybe he is the wisest of all! He was my Dr. til I moved and a family friend....
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Perhaps your Mom's doctor knows the truth?
http://www.cmellc.com/geriatrictimes/g040618.html
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In fact, in this older group, higher cholesterol has been linked observationally to improved survival. This paper will review a selection of the risks and adverse effects of statins that have special implications for elderly patients.
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All along the cholesterol path, since Lovastatin was first marketed, there have been observations that the elderly have a shorter lifespan when using statins. Death from all causes increases with use of these drugs in the older patient.
In fact a meta-analysis from Canada found no benefits for women.
The drug companies typically massage their data, and only include middle aged men of high risk in their studies.
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