Table 1.
Analysis of statin use in elderly patients with cardiovascular disease.
| Item | 60-69 years (n = 795) | 70-79 years (n = 637) | ≥80 years (n = 689) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of drug | |||
| Atorvastatin calcium | 330 (41.51) | 260 (40.82) | 285 (41.36) |
| Rosuvastatin calcium | 322 (40.50) | 254 (39.87) | 276 (40.06) |
| Simvastatin | 33 (4.15) | 29 (4.55) | 28 (4.06) |
| Fluvastatin | 9 (1.13) | 7 (1.10) | 6 (0.87) |
| Pitavastatin | 4 (0.5) | 3 (0.47) | 2 (0.29) |
| Drug intensity | |||
| Low-intensity statin | 171 (21.51) | 214 (33.59) | 543 (78.81) |
| Moderate-intensity statin | 525 (66.04) | 337 (52.90) | 54 (7.84) |
| High-intensity statin | 2 (0.25) | 2 (0.31) | 0 (0.00) |
| Total | 698 (87.80) | 553 (86.81) | 597 (86.65) |
Note: Comparison of statin intensity among the three groups, P < 0.05.