Weighing the Harms and Benefits of Using Statins for Primary Prevention: Raising the Risk Threshold

In this issue, Yebyo and colleagues challenge the risk thresholds in current guidelines for use of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The editorialists discuss how the findings can support patient-centered decision making, particularly for older adults or those who are more concerned about harms of treatment.

http://bit.ly/2R0b7MB