Statins cut the risk of heart disease death by 28% among men, study shows

Longest study of its kind concludes current prescribing guidelines are correct, and that statins show impressive benefits for men with high cholesterol levelsStatins cut the risk of dying from heart disease by 28% among men, according to the longest study of its kind.The 20-year project examined data from 2,560 men taking part in a randomised clinical trial to test the effects of statins versus a placebo.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Statins Science Health Medical research Society Source Type: news