What are statins?

Cholesterol 0:21 min watch Published 4 December 2024 Dr Ravi Assomull, Consultant Cardiologist

Statins are cholesterol-lowering medications proven to prevent heart attacks and strokes. In this video, Dr Ravi Assomull explains what statins are and why they play a vital role in cardiovascular health.

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Transcript

Statins are well-established medications that have been formulated to reduce your cholesterol levels in your blood. They have a wealth of evidence behind them to show that they prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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