STATIN THERAPY

A man now in his late 60s stays active all week—jogging several miles and doing strength training three days running. His blood pressure is normal thanks to one daily pill. So it came as a surprise when a simple heart scan showed enough calcium in his arteries to place him in a high-risk category. T

Combining different medications to lower cholesterol levels is a hot topic in the medical world. This approach is gaining traction because it can help people reach their cholesterol goals more effectively. The main goal is to reduce the risk of heart disease. Doctors have known for a while