Its a math problem with life-and-death consequences.
When a new and improved model for estimating the risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease emerged in November 2023, the calculat… [+7216 chars]
What updated thresholds for statin use could mean for patients - statnews.com
A new heart risk model had raised questions about who should take statins. A new study to "right-size" yields a similar answer to the old model.
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