High cholesterol often results from a combination of lifestyle factors and genetics The sooner you address cholesterol, the better your chances of protecting your heart and health for years to come.
Data sources Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing high-intensity statin therapy (atorvastatin 80 mg or rosuvastatin 20/40 mg) with moderate/mild statin treatment or placebo were derived from ...
Scientists discovered two new risk factors for dementia that you can actually control. Here's how fixing your vision and cholesterol could save your brain.
Dec. 11, 2024 — Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how 'bad' cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or LDL-C, builds up in the body. The ...
The newer statins on the market have longer half-lives than the original statins. Alternative dosing schedules using once-, twice- or three-times a week or every-other-day dosing, have been ...
Background: Statins are generally well tolerated, but some patients discontinue therapy secondary to adverse effects. Dosing a statin (rosuvastatin) every other day (EOD) may provide significant ...
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of illness and death among older adults. Yet, many people don’t realize they have it until they experience serious symptoms like chest pain or a heart attack ...