Max-dose statins save lives—here’s why doctors are starting strong

There is broad consensus that the overall body of evidence shows lowering LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol provides both statistically significant and clinically meaningful benefits in treating and preventing cardiovascular disease. Often referred to as the “bad” cholesterol, elevated levels of LDL can clog arteries and significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

In an invited editorial published in the current issue of Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine,…

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