Thu, May-26-11, 13:04
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Grease is the word!
Posts: 8,475
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Plan: PSMF/IF
Stats: 236/181/180
BF:disappearing!
Progress: 98%
Location: Alamo city, Texas
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Barking up the wrong tree?
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LDL cholesterol is the main cause of clogged arteries. Statin drugs, including brand names like Zocor and Lipitor as well as generic forms - are mainstays in lowering LDL. But many statin users have heart attacks, because LDL isn't the whole story. Low levels of HDL, as well as high levels of fatty substances known as triglycerides, also increase heart risk.
So scientists are testing whether adding various drugs to statins would increase HDL enough to protect the heart.
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Statin users still have heart attacks? I never would have expected that (rolls eyes).
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_...7-10391704.html |