heart health

Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis Says: “Science is clear, statins are lifesavers!”

In the news: A new study shows that statins do not increase muscle injury pain during moderate-intensity exercise.

Key Point: There is a great deal of anecdotal evidence leading people to believe that statins increase the risk of muscle damage, pain and fatigue during exercise and everyday life.

A new study showed People taking statins in Yuma can do moderately intensive exercise, such as brisk walking, biking, or playing tennis. without fear or worry of pain From these life-saving drugs.

This new study These findings are important because they provide clarity that people can continue to engage in intense physical activity while taking statins. help you manage.

Did you know that 82.9% of adults in Yuma County were screened for cholesterol last year? 32.2% of adults in Yuma County have depression.

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Doctors’ Views on Statins and Heart Health

Know this: “The importance of statins in cardiovascular health is constantly debated. Statins have been shown to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. The small number of people who do not tolerate statin therapy well enough should talk to their health care team about getting another prescription. Don’t ignore the benefits statins bring because of misinformation. Dr. Sherandra Bell, Family Medicine.

Next steps: if you are worried Any If you have side effects from statins, talk to your doctor to see if you can change statins. type The amount of statin you are currently taking. Many options are available, including new type of drug, Repatha (Evolocumab Note)

live in Arizona, You should know that poor cardiovascular health can shorten your life.

did you know Is heart disease the leading cause of death for men and women worldwide?

You are not alone. Talk to your medical team!

USPSTF Summary Statement upon Statin Use for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults: Prophylactic Agents August 23, 2022.

In Yuma County, 40.5% of adults are obese. 16.4% of her in Yuma County smoke.

Both of these variables lead to poor heart health.

What they say:

“Statin use and the presence of statin-related muscle symptoms do not exacerbate exercise-induced muscle damage after moderate exercise.”primary research)

“Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, causing more than one in four deaths. It is the leading cause of death and accounts for 43% of deaths attributed to CVD.In the United States, an estimated $558,000 will die from coronary heart disease in 2019, and $109,000 will be deficient. Died of a bloody stroke.(USPSTF statement.)

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of Journal of the American College of Cardiology I published a paper: Long-term moderate-intensity exercise does not increase muscle damage markers in symptomatic or asymptomatic statin users (read here)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) statistics: (American Heart Association)

In 2020, 19.1 million people died worldwide due to CVD.

Eastern Europe and Central Asia had the highest mortality from CVD.

In 2020, 8.1 million people will die from tobacco.

In 2020, 14,196 people died from heart disease in Arizona.

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