DEAR DR. ROACH: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my “borderline” cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned ...
Statin medications are prescribed to reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attack. However, their benefits vary from person to person. Let us explain them. Statins Absolute Risk Reduction: Often, ...
The amount of absolute risk reduction from a statin in a person without known heart disease depends mostly on the person’s ...