NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The use of statin (cholesterol lowering agent) by elderly patients suffering from “atherosclerosis” or clogged arteries, remains least favorable despite improvements in the last 10 years, according to a study conducted in Canada.

Many practice guidelines suggest the use of statins in people with atherosclerosis or chronic heart diseases (CHD), but several studies have also shown, under utilization of statins in this context, the researcher noted in the Journal of Vascular Surgery this month.

Dr. Subodh Verma from St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, and colleagues analyzed trends in statin use among elderly patients with atherosclerosis in Ontario. (more…)

“Atherosclerosis”, a disease that is considered to be major cause of cardiovascular problems and heart strokes. Because of this dreaded disease, the arterial walls attain abnormal thickness and this in turn starts blocking the narrow pipe resulting in uncontrolled blood flow.

Scientists have not yet been able to find satisfactory cures of this deadly disease though researches are on for finding out ways to prevent and reverse the disease.

Once all the pieces of this big puzzle are placed together and the scientists are able to depict a clear picture, it will help in solving the problems faced by millions who are suffering from this disease across the world.

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