lowering LDL cholesterol to target levels is the main focus of statin therapy. Ridker et al. hypothesized that patients whose C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were lowered using statin therapy ...

are the cornerstone of pharmacologic reduction of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. LDL-C is the main contributor to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk. [Grundy SM ...

More Americans than ever are taking statins. But just because you’re eligible, does that mean you should take one? The quick and short answer is, yes! If diet and exercise aren’t enough ...