Thousands of lives could be saved by combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs | Largest study to date suggests patients at high risk of heart attacks and strokes should be treated immediately with a combination of a statin and ezetimibe
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Thousands of lives could be saved by combining two cholesterol-lowering drugs
The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows that they should immediately be given a combination of a statin and another drug called ezetimibe, rather than statins alone.…
Lowering bad cholesterol may cut risk of dementia by 26% and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease specifically, study suggests. Research highlights link between low LDL cholesterol and reduced dementia risk, with statins offering additional protection.
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the Guardian
Lowering bad cholesterol may cut risk of dementia by 26%, study suggests
Research highlights link between low LDL cholesterol and reduced dementia risk, with statins offering additional protection
More than 39,000 deaths, nearly 100,000 non-fatal heart attacks ❤️ and up to 65,000 strokes 🧠 in the U.S. could be prevented if people eligible for statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs were taking them.
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Newsmax
Statins Could Prevent 27% of Heart Attacks, Strokes
Tens of thousands of people suffer needless heart attacks and strokes every year because they aren't taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, a new study says. More than 39,000 deaths, nearly 100,000 non-fatal heart attacks and up to 65,000 strokes in the U.S.…
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Science News
Almost all side-effects listed for statins are not caused by them, according to world’s most comprehensive review. Other than muscle pain and diabetes, only 4 of 66 side-effects listed – liver test changes, minor liver abnormalities, urine changes and tissue…
⚕️ A major review of evidence, published in The Lancet, found that almost all listed side-effects of statins are not caused by the drugs.
⚕️ Of 66 listed side-effects, only four (liver test changes, minor liver abnormalities, urine changes, and tissue swelling) were supported by evidence, with associated risks being very small.
⚕️ The study examined 19 trials with 124,000 participants over an average of four and a half years, finding no strong evidence for 62 out of 66 listed side-effects.
⚕️ Researchers emphasize that the proven benefits of statins in reducing heart attacks and strokes far outweigh the minimal risks of most listed side-effects.
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⚕️ Of 66 listed side-effects, only four (liver test changes, minor liver abnormalities, urine changes, and tissue swelling) were supported by evidence, with associated risks being very small.
⚕️ The study examined 19 trials with 124,000 participants over an average of four and a half years, finding no strong evidence for 62 out of 66 listed side-effects.
⚕️ Researchers emphasize that the proven benefits of statins in reducing heart attacks and strokes far outweigh the minimal risks of most listed side-effects.
#Statins #Health #Medicine
Science News
Cholesterol-lowering medication reduces heart attack and stroke risk in older people by 30 per cent. The global prevalence of cardiovascular disease is expected to almost double from 600 million in 2025 to more than one billion affected adults in 2050. Read…
❤️ World-first trial reveals cholesterol-lowering statin medication significantly reduces heart attack/stroke risk for people over 70.
📊 The decade-long, randomized control trial involved nearly 10,000 participants aged 70+ and found a 30% decrease in first major cardiovascular events.
💡 For every 37 older adults treated with daily statins, one major cardiac event (heart attack, stroke, or heart surgery) could be prevented.
🧠 The study also found no significant increase in dementia rates among statin users, addressing a common concern.
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📊 The decade-long, randomized control trial involved nearly 10,000 participants aged 70+ and found a 30% decrease in first major cardiovascular events.
💡 For every 37 older adults treated with daily statins, one major cardiac event (heart attack, stroke, or heart surgery) could be prevented.
🧠 The study also found no significant increase in dementia rates among statin users, addressing a common concern.
#Statins #HeartHealth #ClinicalTrials