Statins and the Prevention of Heart Disease.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamacardio.2016.4320
Abstract: How Do Statins Work? Statin medications are a class of lipid-lowering medications that inhibit a step used by the liver to synthesize cholesterol. Statins reduce the health risks related to atherosclerosis by lowering cholesterol. Atherosclerosis… read more here.
Keywords: statins prevention; cardiology; heart disease; prevention heart ... See more keywords
Statins in prevention of thromboembolic events: from seminal studies to recent advances.
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DOI: 10.20452/pamw.16208
Abstract: Statins, 3‑hydroxy‑methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors, reduce the rate of cardiovascular events in primary and secondary prevention, and represent a cornerstone in the management of atherosclerotic vascular disease. Statins were also shown to be effective… read more here.
Keywords: seminal studies; prevention thromboembolic; thromboembolic events; statins prevention ... See more keywords
Potential Molecular Targets of Statins in the Prevention of Hepatocarcinogenesis.
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DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0011.7394
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents 90% of liver tumors. Statins, may reduce the incidence of various tumors, including HCC. Antitumoral activities may be mediated by changes in transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β1) and thyroid hormones (TH) regulation.… read more here.
Keywords: targets statins; statins prevention; tgf; potential molecular ... See more keywords