Should I take statins for high cholesterol?

References

Citations

1. Grundy SM, et al. (2004). Implications of recent clinical trials of the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III Guidelines. Circulation, 110(2): 227–239. [Erratum in Circulation, 110(6): 763.]

2. Foster C, et al. (2004). Primary prevention. Clinical Evidence (11): 163–195.

3. Pignone M, et al. (2004). Secondary prevention of ischaemic cardiac events. Clinical Evidence (12): 193–235.

4. Grundy SM, et al. (2001). Executive summary of the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III). JAMA, 285(19): 2486–2497.

Author:	Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: July 20, 2006
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
© 1995-2008 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.