17 physicians from across the world appear to have dispelled the theory that there are links between having high LDL-C levels - known as bad cholesterol - and fatty deposits that clog arteries
DOCTORS have found there is no evidence of a link between high levels of bad cholesterol and heart disease, a study says.
And with this claim, a number of leading cardiologists say statins, taken by millions of Brits to tackle cholesterol, don't have any benefit. Cardiologists have claimed statins are of no use in preventing heart disease Getty - Contributor 2 Cardiologists have claimed statins are of no use in preventing heart disease
Their findings, published in the Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, suggest the drugs won't treat heart disease, as they say high bad cholesterol levels don't necessarily lead to heart disease.
The 17 physicians from across the world appear to have dispelled the theory that there are links between having high LDL-C levels - known as bad cholesterol - and fatty deposits that clog arteries. –– ADVERTISEMENT ––
Experts have clashed for years as they argue both for and against statins and their effect.
But while they do agree that they are a lifesaver for people who have already had a heart attack, the study based on about 1.3million patients' data indicates it could be of no use as a preventative measure.
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