Treating High Cholesterol: Can High-Dose Statins Reduce Heart Attack Risk?
If you have an increased risk of a heart attack, your doctor may prescribe a high-dose statin.
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart problems. It may increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and more. To lower your risk of these health issues, your doctor may prescribe a statin.
Statins come in different doses and intensities. The right option for you depends on many factors. For some people, a high-dose statin may be the right fit.
- Michelle Weisfelner Bloom, MD, FACC, FHFSADr. Bloom is a Cardiologist, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Failure Society of America.
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