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2. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   Increasing age, with the highest risk after ages 45 in men and 55 in women Being assigned male at birth Family history, especially having a genetic disorder called familial hypercholesterolemia

3. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   There is evidence from systematic review and meta-analyses that statins, particularly atorvastatin, reduce both decline in kidney function (eGFR) and the severity of protein excretion in urine, [28] [29] [30] with higher doses having greater effect. [29] [30] Data are conflicting for whether statins reduce risk of kidney failure. [28]

4. These 8 Foods Could Help Men With ED - AOL

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   Over the long term, improving your diet and habits can also have a huge positive impact on your life and reduce your vulnerability to the causes of ED, like obesity or heart disease.

5. Lipid-lowering agent - Wikipedia

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   It decreases LDL by 15–30% and raises HDL by 3–5%, with little effect on triglycerides, but can cause a slight increase. Bile acid sequestrants may cause gastrointestinal problems and may also reduce the absorption of other drugs and vitamins from the gut. Ezetimibe is a selective inhibitor of dietary cholesterol absorption.

6. Statin - Wikipedia

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   In people over the age of 70, statins decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease but only in those with a history of heavy cholesterol blockage in their arteries. [24] Most evidence suggests that statins are also effective in preventing heart disease in those with high cholesterol but no history of heart disease.

7. Older adults over age 70 should consider taking statins ...

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   Statins are a type of medication that help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — or “bad” cholesterol — in the body. This helps keep the arteries clear so blood has an easier ...

8. Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia

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   Atherosclerosis [a] is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis, [8] characterized by development of abnormalities called lesions in walls of arteries.This is a chronic inflammatory disease involving many different cell types and driven by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. [9]

9. Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new ...

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   A new way of determining heart disease risk may result in millions fewer people getting prescriptions for statins, according to new research. Heart doctors warned, however, that more information ...