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Statins Article Abstract

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Abstract by : Ennylance
Visits : 18  words: 300   Published: September 06, 2007
This paper talks about agents like the statin which is a cholesterol blocking agent and it is used for many conditions specifically the heart conditions.The most serious problem that is faced by people is having too much cholesterol because of eating too much food high in cholesterol. There are lots of drugs that are prescribed to lower cholesterol which is statin. Statin helps lower cholesterol agents that helps blocking enzymes in the liver from producing fats that can help contribute in the formation of the disease called artherosclerosis which is having too much fats in the arteries which can obstruct the flow of blood in the circulatory system.This may arise into something serious if it is not cured, it may develop to angina or heart attack,stroke or claudification.The drug that can help a lot of people from this conditions are the statins.The author have discussed the indications, contraindications, interactions, the adverse effects of the drugs and the differences of this drugs to other drugs.This page is something that can help those who are taking this drugs and some reference guide for some doctors and students in the medical field.

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