Australian Research Shows Statins Can Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in Older Adults > 호주뉴스

Australian researchers have conducted a world-first clinical trial demonstrating that the use of statins, a common cholesterol-lowering medication, can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in individuals aged over 70. The trial indicates that this demographic faces a low risk of serious side effects from the medication. Statins are typically prescribed to individuals under 75 who meet specific risk criteria, such as having diabetes and high cholesterol, to prevent major heart events.

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