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2. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Atorvastatin, sold under the brand name Lipitor among others, is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. [6] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment. [ 6 ]

3. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease. Symptoms of cardiovascular disease can vary depending on the type and severity of your condition. ... Weight gain. Heart palpitations. ... Statins and other ...

4. Statin - Wikipedia

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   For the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) 2016 guidelines recommend statins for those who have at least one risk factor for coronary heart disease, are between 40 and 75 years old, and have at least a 10% 10-year risk of heart disease, as calculated by the 2013 ACC/AHA Pooled ...

5. Commonly prescribed drugs - Wikipedia

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   Commonly prescribed drugs are drugs that are frequently provided by doctors in a prescription to treat a certain disease. These drugs are often first-line treatment for the target diseases and are effective in tackling the symptoms. An example of the target disease is ischemic heart disease.

6. These popular diets may help you lose weight but may not be ...

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   Some of the most popular diet plans may help with weight loss, which can lower the risk of heart disease. But an eating plan that includes a lot of unhealthy oils and saturated fats can raise the ...

7. Ezetimibe/atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Ezetimibe/atorvastatin (trade names Liptruzet, Atozet) is a cholesterol lowering combination drug. In the United States, it was approved in May 2013, by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in patients with primary or mixed hyperlipidemia as adjunctive therapy to diet. [ 1 ]

8. Wegovy's heart benefits due to more than weight loss ... - AOL

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   In the study of overweight and obese patients based on body mass index who had preexisting heart disease but not diabetes, Wegovy reduced the risk of non-fatal heart attack by 28%, non-fatal ...

9. Hypercholesterolemia - Wikipedia

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   Statins are the typically used medications, in addition to healthy lifestyle interventions. [68] Statins can reduce total cholesterol by about 50% in the majority of people, [39] and are effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease in both people with [69] and without pre-existing cardiovascular disease.