The role of statin therapy in primary prevention is uncertain for patients whose cholesterol levels are not markedly elevated. Among such patients, elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive ...

Current AHA guidelines call for healthy Americans to bring LDL below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood, while those who’ve had a heart attack or stroke are encouraged to drop LDL at least ...

There are concerns that the benefits have been exaggerated and the risks have been underplayed. Also, the raw data on the efficacy and safety of statins are being kept secret and have not been ...

Rhabdomyolysis is a relatively uncommon, but potentially serious or even fatal, side effect of lipid-lowering drugs, such as statins and fibrates. In a study using 11 HMO databases, researchers ...

More Americans than ever are taking statins. But just because you’re eligible, does that mean you should take one? The quick and short answer is, yes! If diet and exercise aren’t enough ...

Despite ongoing discussions, based on current data, the consensus in the medical community strongly supports the benefits of statin therapy outweighing the potential risks. “I anticipate there ...