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When there are high levels of cholesterol in the blood stream, it can collect within the blood vessels causing them to become narrowed or blocked. This is bad enough when in a peripheral artery, but can be lethal if it occurs in the coronary arteries. These are the vessels that provide the blood supply to heart muscle. If they become narrowed, blood struggles to get to the tissue meaning the oxygen level in the tissue becomes depleted and it is at risk of dying. If the coronary arteries become completely blocked the chance of suffering from a heart attack is very high. By helping the blood cholesterol to drop the arteries are not only more protected from becoming more blocked, but may in fact force the cells to take their cholesterol from existing supplies and reduce any existing blockages; this can help reduce the damage that has already occurred.
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Evidence of statins?
I read it on the internet. It's a good source.
How does statins effect Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate?
Statins reduce the ESR
Do Statins help you lose weight?
No statins don't make you put on weight....
Should you protect your leather jacket from stains?
no it will not gets stains at all because it is awlys black yes you should protect you leather jacket from statins. in fact it is a good idea to protect all of your clothes from statins
Can statins cause heart problems?
As far as I know statins do not cause heart disease.
Are statins in losartan?
There are no statins in losartan. Losartan purely lowers blood pressure, not cholesterol.
Do statins lower platelet count?
In my case, statins did not lower the count, but did cause bleeding and extensive petechiae.
Are Lexapro and Wellbutrin statins?
No. They are SSRIs and work on the nervous systems where statins work in the liver and metabolism of lipids.
Are cholesterol controlling foods as effective as Statins?
Statins are more effective, but even if you take statins, you need to make lifestyle changes. It is absolutely essential to eat healthy in order to lower cholesterol.
Can you mix thyroxine with statins?
NO.
How do statins improve your health?
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What chemicals are statins?
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