Statins and the Prevention of Heart Disease

JAMA Cardiol. 2017 Apr 1;2(4):464. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2016.4320.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of premature death and disability; statin medications can reduce this risk and prevent heart disease.

Publication types

  • Patient Education Handout

MeSH terms

  • Atherosclerosis / prevention & control*
  • Diet, Healthy
  • Exercise
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors