I Had a Heart Attack 3 Years Ago but I Can't Take Any of the Statins Prescribed
Dr. Alexander Postalian | Asked and Answered
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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
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