How do statins protect your heart during stressful situations or illness?

Cholesterol 0:15 min watch Published 22 July 2025 Dr Ravi Assomull, Consultant Cardiologist

This video features Dr Ravi Assomull explaining how statins help protect the heart during periods of acute stress or illness by reducing inflammation and stabilising blood vessels. These protective effects are particularly important when the body is under increased cardiovascular strain.

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Statins reduce inflammation and stabilise blood vessels, which is helpful during times of acute illness where you are more vulnerable to a heart attack.

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