Statin.
A class of medications that lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver. Statins also stabilize arterial plaque and reduce inflammation. Proven to reduce heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death.
Definition
What is statin?
A class of medications that lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver. Statins also stabilize arterial plaque and reduce inflammation. Proven to reduce heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death.
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