Stopping Statins After 75 May Not Raise Death Risk In Low-Risk Adults, The Lancet Study Suggests

A new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity indicates that adults aged 75 and older with no history of cardiovascular disease who discontinue statin treatment may not experience an increased risk of death over three years compared to those who continue. However, LDL cholesterol levels increased by approximately 50% in the group that stopped statins, and researchers stress that the decision to stop treatment should be individualized and made in consultation with clinicians, as longer-term effects on cardiovascular risk remain unknown.