Statins: Should You Take Them to Lower Your Risk?

Compare the pros and cons of taking a statin to lower your risk for heart attack and stroke.

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MD

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04/09/2019

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Statins: Should You Take Them to Lower Your Risk?

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. Image is used for illustrative purposes only and any person depicted is a model.

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MDMartin J. Gabica MD

Last Updated

04/09/2019

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This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. Image is used for illustrative purposes only and any person depicted is a model.