Statins: what they are, what they are for, types and side effects
Statins are medicines indicated to lower bad cholesterol (LDL), total cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, and prevent the development of complications and cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, heart attack or stroke. This is because statins, such as simvastatin, atorvastatin or rosuvastatin, act by reducing the production of cholesterol, which when levels are high can […]
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