Do statins help lower blood pressure?

Cholesterol 0:18 min watch Published 22 July 2025 Dr Ravi Assomull, Consultant Cardiologist

This video explains that while statins are not prescribed specifically to lower blood pressure, they may have a minor secondary effect on it. Dr Ravi Assomull emphasizes that their main role is to reduce fatty buildup in the arteries and lower inflammation, helping to prevent heart disease.

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Transcript

Statins are not used to lower your blood pressure, although they may have a small effect on it. The main use for a statin is to actually reduce the level of fatty deposits in your coronary arteries and reducing inflammation.

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