Taking Statins: How Others Decided
Hear why some people choose medicine and why others try to change their habits first.Statins Are Important After a Heart Attack
Learn why taking a statin pill is such an important part of your treatment.Statins
Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read...Statins: Care Instructions
Statins are medicines that lower your cholesterol and your risk for a heart attack and stroke. Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) in your blood. If you have too much cholesterol, it can lead to the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque (say...Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
Guides people not already diagnosed with coronary artery disease through decision to take statin medicine to lower risk of heart attack or stroke. Covers cholesterol and other risk factors. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.Statins: Should You Take Them to Lower Your Risk?
Compare the pros and cons of taking a statin to lower your risk for heart attack and stroke.Statins: Overcoming Barriers to Taking Them
Learn how to find what is getting in the way of taking your statin pill every day.Learning About Statins for People With Diabetes
Statins are medicines that help with your cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of fat (lipid) in your blood. If you have too much of this fat, it can lead to the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque (say "plak") in artery walls. This raises your...High Cholesterol
Covers the kinds of cholesterol. Explains that cholesterol is one of many risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Covers treatment to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, which includes healthy habits and statins.Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines
The goal in treating cholesterol is to lower your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. The following guidelines are from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. The two main types of treatment are: Heart-healthy...