Furthermore, epicardial adipose mass might reflect intra-abdominal visceral fat. Therefore, we propose that echocardiographic assessment of this tissue could serve as a reliable marker of visceral ...

the evidence reported so far suggests that epicardial adipose tissue is anatomically and clinically related to cardiac morphology and function. Indeed, epicardial fat is a metabolically active ...

More Americans than ever are taking statins. But just because you’re eligible, does that mean you should take one? The quick and short answer is, yes! If diet and exercise aren’t enough ...

Lifetime treatment with statins is a cost-effective therapy across a wide range of elderly patients with and without cardiovascular disease, according to an analysis published this week in Heart.

Michael Mosley talks to two experts with very different opinions on whether we should take statins to reduce our risk of a heart attack or stroke. Statins reduce so-called ‘bad cholesterol’ or ...

In the U.S., about 13.5 percent of women 45 to 64 take a statin medication to reduce their cholesterol, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor ...

Statins are drugs commonly used to treat high cholesterol. Some people have reported memory loss as a side effect, but current research is limited. At present, research does not show a link ...

Muscular tension, weakness, and cramping are common side effects of statins. These may also lead to muscular and overall fatigue. Having a healthcare professional adjust the dosage or switch ...

Find out if coQ10 counteracts muscle pain caused by statins and more. Statins are a class of medicines commonly prescribed to ...

A. Hoori, S. Al-Kindi, T. Hu, Y. Song, H. Wu, J. Lee, N. Tashtish, P. Fu, R. Gilkeson, S. Rajagopalan, and D. L. Wilson, "Enhancing cardiovascular risk prediction ...