The Medical Minute: All about statins (Infographic)

Millions of American have high cholesterol, which puts them at high risk for many health problems like heart and vascular disease and stroke. A class of drugs called ‘statins' has become an important tool for doctors to help their patients manage chronically high levels of cholesterol. But what exactly is a statin, and how does it help lower cholesterol? What are the risks of taking statins and the likely side effects?

Check out this infographic to learn all about statins:

Also, check out the Food and Drug Administration's page on statins: http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm293330.htm

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