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    GlossaryCholesterol-Lowering Drugs (Cholesterol-Lowering Medications)

    medications that reduce blood cholesterol levels, often called statins

    Cholesterol-lowering drugs, commonly known as statins, are medications designed to reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. By inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, these drugs help prevent the buildup of cholesterol in the arteries, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes.

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