Went to a cardiologist for a consult due to family history of early CAD. I'm 59.
He said my stress test was negative for ischemia.
I have jogged regularly for the last 15 years. I am slim and watch my diet (except for sugar).
The Doctor recommended I start taking a low dose statin.
He said in the past he would not have recommended a statin, but over the last few years he has changed his position on prescribing statins for patients with no prior history of CAD. He said there is evidence that statins provide anti-inflamatory properties that also protect against stroke.
Should I be concerned about the safety of taking low dose statins.
He said my stress test was negative for ischemia.
I have jogged regularly for the last 15 years. I am slim and watch my diet (except for sugar).
The Doctor recommended I start taking a low dose statin.
He said in the past he would not have recommended a statin, but over the last few years he has changed his position on prescribing statins for patients with no prior history of CAD. He said there is evidence that statins provide anti-inflamatory properties that also protect against stroke.
Should I be concerned about the safety of taking low dose statins.