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    Aspirin and statin therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults

    Aspirin and statin therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults

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    Aspirin and statin therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults

    FromHeart podcast

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    Length:
    17 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 18, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Miedema from the Nolan Center For Cardiovascular Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota. They discuss the role of both aspirin and statins, for primary prevention, in older patients and the risks and benefits relevant to that group. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2

    Link to published paper:
    https://heart.bmj.com/content/108/14/1090
    Released:
    Oct 18, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    From June 2023, all our podcasts will move to https://heartbmj.podbean.com. You can continue with your subscription on your favourite podcast App. Heart is an international, peer-reviewed journal that keeps cardiologists up to date with advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Each issue contains original research, accompanying editorials and reviews. * The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.