An alternative to statins may help reduce deaths from heart disease among people with high levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, new research finds.
may help reduce deaths from heart disease among people with high levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, new research finds.
“Treating people who have risk factors before their first cardiovascular event would have large benefits,” not just in preventing complications but also in preventing deaths, he said.Food and Drug Administration LDL, or low density lipoprotein, is the type of cholesterol that contributes to the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries and raises the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke. According to the
The average age of the participants in the new study was 68, and 59% were women. Two-thirds had diabetes. At the outset, the average LDL level in the participants was 142.5 mg/dL.
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