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Can a statin be used i for heart problems other than high cholesterol ?
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No: Heart problems come in a lot of varieties like rhythm and rate irregularities, damage to the heart muscle it self, infections and many other causes. A statin is not indicated for these problems only as an adjunct to lower lipids that contribute to arterial blockage.
Answered 12/18/2013
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