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Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy (SAAM), also known as anti-HMGCR myopathy, is a very rare form of muscle damage caused by the immune system in people who take statin medications. [1] However, there are cases of SAAM in patients who have not taken statin medication, and this can be explained by the exposure to natural sources of statin ...
Statin treatment ‘good value’ for older adults. When examining the cost-effectiveness of statin use in older adults, the researchers report that statins were cost-effective, with the cost per ...
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Guidelines by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recommend statin treatment for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults with LDL cholesterol ≥ 190 mg/dL (4.9 mmol/L) or those with diabetes, age 40–75 with LDL-C 70–190 mg/dL (1.8–4.9 mmol/dL); or in those with a 10-year risk of developing ...
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For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment in reducing cholesterol. [6] It is taken by mouth. [6] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains. [6] Serious side effects may include rhabdomyolysis, liver problems, and diabetes. [6] Use during pregnancy may harm the ...
New research finds that many people currently taking statins to lower cholesterol may not actually need this medication. An analysis, published in JAMA Internal Medicine , investigates how statin ...
Rosuvastatin is approved in the United States for the treatment of high LDL cholesterol (dyslipidemia), total cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), and/or triglycerides (hypertriglyceridemia). [41] In February 2010, rosuvastatin was approved by the FDA for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events.