Category: cholesterol-lowering

Prescription Cholesterol-lowering Medication Use in Adults Aged 40 and Over: United States, 2003–2012

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Nearly one in three Americans dies of heart disease or stroke. Elevated blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for CVD, and statin therapy has been strongly associated with a reduced risk of atherosclerotic CVD. The national cholesterol treatment guidelines Read More >