DEAR DR. ROACH: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my “borderline” cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned ...

Statin medications are prescribed to reduce the risk of heart disease and heart attack. However, their benefits vary from person to person. Let us explain them. Statins Absolute Risk Reduction: Often, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The new AHA PREVENT equations are designed to predict long-term absolute risk tied to CV-kidney-metabolic ...