Abstract
The benefits of statins for both primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD) are limited mainly to patients under 80. We examined the impact of the new General Medical Services (GMS) contract on measurement of lipids and prescribing of statins in patients over 80 years of age with CHD. We found that there has been a significant increase in both, with little evidence supporting this and substantial financial implications. National guidance on the assessment and management of lipids in the over 80s in the new GMS contract is urgently required.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 367-369 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | British Journal of Cardiology |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2006 |
Keywords
- Coronary heart disease
- General practice
- Octogenarians
- Statins
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine