A common patient question, the answer may shock you- TRUTH about STATINs
Statins provide the greatest benefit for people with existing heart disease, offering a 3–5% absolute risk reduction, while for those without heart disease, the benefit is much smaller, less than 1%. Although widely prescribed, statins do not reduce coronary calcium scores, carry risks like muscle pain, new-onset diabetes, and offer limited value in low-risk individuals.
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