Effects of statins on kidney function in older adults
Among adults ≥65 years of age, with and without CKD, statin therapy was not associated with improved or worsened kidney function. This data suggests that the decision to use versus not use statins in this population may be ideally guided by factors other than kidney health.
Authors
- Anne M. Murray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2787-8433)
- Sophia Zoungas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2672-0949)
- Elisa Bongetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8333-9250)
- James B. Wetmore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1380-8597)
- Robyn L. Woods (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1249-6149)
- Michelle A. Fravel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0697-2957)
- Michael E. Ernst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0267-4888)
- Rory Wolfe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2126-1045)
- Suzanne Gaye Orchard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0211-3183)
- Zhen Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0835-8686)
- Mark Nelson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5944-6096)
- Kevan R. Polkinghorne
Institutions
- University of Iowa (US)
- University of Tasmania (AU)
- Monash Medical Centre (AU)
- Monash Health (AU)
- Berman Center for Outcomes and Clinical Research (US)
- Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute (US)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.19319
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72
Funders
- Monash University
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council
- National Institute on Aging
- National Cancer Institute