Can, Operative Word: Key issue: atherosclerosis, an accumulation of white blood cells in the walls of arteries, typically starts in childhood & primarily driven by lipoproteins (the proteins which transport fat in the water outside cells). As disease progresses, artery walls thicken & expand (not narrow); the ds remains asymptomatic for decades. Statins ↓ cholesterol production every cell; tend to ↓ LDL particle conc.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Yes: As long as his physician is monitoring labs regularly and stops the medication once his liver labs go above 3x uln.
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Yes: Lipitor(and other statins) is very helpful in stabilizing plaque formation in atherosclerosis and work well as anti inflammatory in unstable atheromas which can induce thrombosis or embolization which can lead to ischemia like heart attacks or strokes. It has no role in vasculitis( vascular inflammation ) .They can be used in liver inflammation with caution and adequate monitoring of liver functio.
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