On Call with Dr. Kumar: Treating high cholesterol with statins and other drug options

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Statin drugs are the standard treatment for high cholesterol, but some patients hesitate to take them because of the side effects. Dr. Kumar is On Call for CBS2 to walk us through some options.

An estimated 94 million Americans over the age of 20 have high cholesterol, putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke.

Statin drugs are the standard treatment for reducing bad cholesterol, but some patients hesitate taking them, because of side effects. to explain what happens when someone has high cholesterol and their treatment options, including new drug therapies. Watch her full interview above for more information.

 

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