Outlook

The statin drugs have revolutionized the treatment of high cholesterol. Coupled with treatment of high blood pressure and the use of beta-blockers, converting enzyme inhibitors, and aspirin, it's now possible to reduce coronary heart disease events, even in people with known blockage (atherosclerosis).

Cholesterol reduction is certainly useful as a coronary heart disease risk-reduction strategy for everyone, especially for those at high risk for coronary heart disease or other forms of atherosclerosis (stroke - claudication or atherosclerotic obstruction of arteries in the legs).