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Stopping statins in people over 75 at low risk for heart disease didn’t increase deaths 

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A new study found that discontinuing statins in elderly patients over 75 at low cardiovascular risk did not increase mortality rates, suggesting potential benefits to deprescribing in this population.

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Published by STAT News on August 11, 2026 10:30 PM

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