Statins are a fundamental piece of heart disease prevention because they lower LDL cholesterol.
This is the pop in of cholesterol which leads to plaque formation, causing strokes and heart attacks.
All participants had highLDL cholesterollevels (or bad cholesterol) before and during statin use.
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Researchers noticed that as patients became older, their immediate response to statins increased.
People below age 50 made up 20% of the study participants.
But its not the cholesterol reduction itself that researchers are most excited about.
Who Was Included in the Study?
The reduction in LDL was the same for both groups.
The patient population was primarily of White European ancestry.
Its essential to recognize that statins are generally well-tolerated.
Statins remain one of the most effective and best-studied classifications of medications.
But each patient on statins and their provider should have a continuing conversation about their medication.
If youre already taking statins, dont change your dosage without speaking with your healthcare provider.
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