What is the impact of statin use guidelines for primary prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke?
The impact of statin use guidelines for primary prevention of coronary heart disease and stroke has been evaluated in several studies. Odden et al. (2015) found that use of statins for primary prevention among adults aged 75 years or older in the United States was cost-effective and had a population impact. The Heart Protection Study Collaborative Group (2009) found that statin use was cost-effective for people at different vascular risk levels. Additionally, Lehr et al. (2016) conducted a systematic review and concluded that lifestyle counseling interventions can reduce cardiovascular risk factors including high cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity.