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2024-10-19 19:23:37 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

While there is debate on the importance of statins for those at low risk of heart disease, the evidence demonstrating benefit from statins in moderate and high risk populations is very strong. People who have already had heart attacks benefit the most from statins. https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2019/03/07/16/00/2019-ACC-AHA-Guideline-on-Primary-Prevention-gl-prevention

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• While there is debate on the importance of statins for those at low risk of heart disease, the evidence demonstrating benefit from statins in moderate and high risk populations is very strong. People who have already had heart attacks benefit the most from statins. https://www.acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2019/03/07/16/00/2019-ACC-AHA-Guideline-on-Primary-Prevention-gl-prevention