Statin safety and associated adverse events: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association

One in 4 Americans >40 years of age takes a statin to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and other complications of atherosclerotic disease. The most effective statins produce a mean reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol of 55% to 60% at the maximum dosage,...

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Main Author: Preiss, D
Format: Journal article
Published: American Heart Association 2019