I Had a Heart Attack 3 Years Ago but I Can't Take Any of the Statins Prescribed
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"If you have had a heart attack, it would be wise to reduce your risk of another one through the use of medication. We now know that most patients taking statins do not have major side effects. Nonetheless, there are many alternatives available in the market."
- Dr. Alexander Postalian, General and Interventional Cardiologist
Read More: www.texasheartmedical.org/our-specialties/dyslipidemia-and-high-cholesterol/
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