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Recent study has found that Statins could lower the death rate by nearly 40 per cent for critically ill patients with sepsis.

About Statins

• Statins are medications that lower cholesterol levels by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps produce cholesterol. 
• They are prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart attack and stroke.
• Too much cholesterol in the blood can cause a buildup of plaque on the walls of the arteries. That buildup can eventually cause the arteries to narrow or harden.
• Some statins can decrease your LDL (low-density lipoprotein, or “bad”) cholesterol by 50% or more. Providers often call LDL “bad” because it builds up inside your arteries, making it harder for blood to move through them.
• These medicines also have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
• Statins may also help reduce the risk of certain blood clots.
• Statins can sometimes interact with other medicines, increasing the risk of serious side effects, such as muscle damage.
• Statins have anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidative and antithrombotic properties.
• They may help mitigate excessive inflammatory response, restore endothelial function, and show potential antimicrobial activities.

Source: TH

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