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Show 1085: The Statin Standoff and New Drugs for the Heart
Show 1085: The Statin Standoff and New Drugs for the Heart
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20 minutes
Released:
Jul 7, 2017
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Cardiologists agree that we should all be getting regular exercise and eating a healthful diet with lots of vegetables and fruits. But they don’t agree on which of us should be taking statins to protect our hearts. Just how much do these cholesterol-lowering drugs actually reduce the risk of a heart attack? The answer to […]
Released:
Jul 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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