Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins have just gotten a new boost from a study called Jupiter. According to the study, statins may also reduce the risk of developing blood clots, which can be deadly if they travel to the lungs. The study is published online at the New England Journal of Medicine.
About the Study:
Jupiter was conducted at multiple centers (1,315 sites) in 26 countries. It was double-blind: the patients and doctors weren’t aware who received the placebo and who received statins. Study subjects didn’t have high cholesterol or histories of heart disease. During the study, 94 participants developed blood clots, …read more