SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations for treatment.

Having high blood cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for heart diseases like heart attacks and strokes because it can lead to plaque buildup, which can restrict blood flow. For ...

Patients who receive add-on cholesterol-lowering medication, ezetimibe, soon after a heart attack have a significantly better prognosis than those who receive the drug later or not at all. The ...