Trial clouds use of niacin with a statin
A clinical trial of niacin in combination with a statin to lower cholesterol was stopped early because of safety concerns.
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Month: July 2011
Sliding scale for LDL: How low should you go?
Research has lowered the target for the level of “bad” LDL cholesterol, but an individual’s cardiovascular risk should factor into determining the appropriate target.
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Ask the doctor: What should I do about high triglycerides?
On my last blood test, my triglycerides were 280. Should I be worried about that? My doctor wants me to start taking something called Lopid. Is there another solution?
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Heart Beat: No connection between ARBs and cancer
The Food and Drug Administration has concluded that angiotensin-receptor blocker medications used to treat high blood pressure do not increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
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On call: Dietary guidelines and caloric percentages
I really appreciate the dietary guidelines that you publish from time to time, but my wife and I find it hard to do the math in a busy supermarket. Can you give us targets that are easier to use than “percentages of daily calories”
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Medical memo: Semen quality and survival
A long-term Danish study correlates a higher sperm count with a lower mortality rate.
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Correction
Our April 2011 article “Meet the statins” contained an error.
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Aiming for ideal improves heart health
The American Heart Association hopes that its definition of ideal cardiovascular health will encourage people to strive to be healthier.
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Niacin trial stopped early: Now what?
A clinical trial of niacin in combination with a statin to lower cholesterol was stopped early because of concerns that the combined medication could be associated with an increased risk of stroke.
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Ask the doctor: Should I be taking a statin?
I had a heart attack three years ago at age 78. My doctor started me on lisinopril, carvedilol, and aspirin. My total cholesterol is 190, and my LDL is 128. Should I be taking a statin?
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