A family history of early heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and other factors may also play into the decision to start on cholesterol-lowering medication. If the risk decision remains ...
Current AHA guidelines call for healthy Americans to bring LDL below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood, while those who’ve had a heart attack or stroke are encouraged to drop LDL at least ...
Even with the launches of Crestor and Zetia, Pfizer's Lipitor retained its leadership position not only as a cholesterol-lowering agent but also as the top-selling prescription drug. Also ...