Statin-induced myopathy associated with atorvastatin therapy in the elderly patient. Clinical case

Abstract

Statins are widely used in patients with cardiovascular disorders. However, the issue of the feasibility of prescribing the high-dose and medium-dose statins to elderly patients remains a matter of discussion. That is due to higher prevalence of the statin therapy side effects in this age group. The paper reports a clinical case of statin-induced myopathy, associated with the prolonged use of atorvastatin, in the elderly patient.

Keywords

• elderly patient
• atorvastatin
• statin-induced myopathy