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    Statin use lowers stroke risk among atrial fibrillation patients

    Statin use lowers stroke risk among atrial fibrillation patients

    China: Taking statins for many years may protect against stroke than short-term use, a recent study of more than 50,000 patients with atrial fibrillation has revealed.  The study found reduced risks of stroke and transient ischaemic attack in those who started statins within a year of diagnosis versus those who did not. The findings are […] More

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    Daily statin lowers cardiovascular disease risk in HIV+ people: Study

    Daily statin lowers cardiovascular disease risk in HIV+ people: Study

    Statins are a class of medicines routinely prescribed to lower cholesterol and are known to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at risk in the general population. A National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trial was stopped early because a daily statin medication was found to reduce the increased risk of cardiovascular disease among people living […] More