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UrduStatins can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke and other heart and vascular problems. But they aren’t right for all patients, and they can rarely cause side effects. Cardiologist Melissa Tracy answers patients’ most frequently asked questions about statins.
Tag: Statin Drugs
Statins underused for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in racial, ethnic minorities and women
An analysis of persons eligible for statin use to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) found disparities in the prevalence of statin use for primary or secondary prevention of ASCVD among racial and ethnic minorities and women.