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Statins are considered the most effective drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol in most patients, particularly for lowering LDL levels. They also have modest effects in lowering triglycerides and increasing HDL levels. Statins inhibit the liver enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which the body uses to manufacturer of cholesterol. These drugs effectively reduce the risk of major coronary events, including first and second heart attacks and stroke, in adults with unhealthy...
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Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute pain from gallstones and gallbladder disease is usually treated in the hospital, where diagnostic procedures are performed to rule out other... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gallstones are small, hard deposits that can form in the gallbladder, a sac-like organ that lies under the liver in the upper right side of the... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
More than 25 million Americans have gallstones, and a million are diagnosed each year. However, only 1 - 3% of the population complains of symptoms... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgeryThe gallbladder is not an essential organ, and its removal is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on women. It can even be... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The challenge in diagnosing gallstones is to verify that abdominal pain is caused by stones and not by some other condition. Ultrasound or other... Read more »
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