Statins aid bypass patients after surgery

Cholesterol NEWS AND VIEWS November 3, 2008

Statins aid heart patients after bypass Findings from two major trials recently showed intensive statin therapy following bypass significantly reduced the likelihood of further heart complications after surgery.   Read more> This Week's News See all Cholesterol news Clinical trial: Lipitor, new med combo's effects on high cholesterol Call for adults ages 18 to 75 years old who have high cholesterol to participate in a study.  Read more> Study: Tart cherries may cut heart risks University of Michigan researchers working with rats have found that eating tart cherries cut the animals' risk of developing heart disease.  Read more> New artificial heart almost ready for human trials A fully implantable heart that researchers say will help alleviate the worldwide need for heart transplant donors will be ready for human trials in 2011, scientists say.  Read more> Quiz of the Week Quiz: Do You Know Your LDL and VLDL? Do you know the differences between LDL and VLDL? Not to worry if you don't. Take this quiz and find out what you need to know. Today's Poll Are you taking statins? Your options are: Yes No I have previously taken statins News You Can Use Can tomato ketchup prevent a heart attack?  Lycopene, a substance abundant in tomatoes, may prove beneficial for your heart's health.   Read more>

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