- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is linked to plaque buildup in blood vessels. It can increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events, such heart attack and stroke.
- Statins are a medication type that can help people at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Doctors look at several factors to determine if statin therapy makes the most sense for someone.
- The American Heart Association recently updated its risk equations for predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease…
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