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News: February 14, 2012

Higher Statin Doses Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks, Stroke
TUESDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Using high doses of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins appears to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke or the need for additional cardiac procedures more than regular doses of statins in people who hav...
Gene Mutation Is Linked to Heart Muscle Disease
WEDNESDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- Gene mutations that cause heart muscle disease and chronic heart failure in some children and adults with dilated cardiomyopathy have been identified by researchers. Dilated cardiomyopathy -- the most common ...
Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients
MONDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- Statins, medications widely used to lower cholesterol, may cause structural damage to the muscles of people experiencing muscle aches and weakness, a new study has found. The damage may occur even when tests for ...
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