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How to know if you should take statins to lower your cholesterol — and whether they are safe and effective – Business Insider Australia
High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the US. Every year, about one in three Americans will die from a heart attack or stroke.
High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the US. Every year, about one in three Americans will die from a heart attack or stroke.
To help prevent these deaths, drugs like statins can lower cholesterol, which stops unhealthy fat from building up and blocking your arteries. According to the American Heart Association(AHA), statins are the only cholesterol-lowering drugs directly associated with reduced risks of heart at…
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