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Statins may make fatigue worse for heart failure patients

(MSN Health and Fitness) UPDATED 2009-11-03

Cholesterol-lowering statins may increase the risk of shortness of breath and fatigue in people who suffer from heart failure, new research suggests. But a second study, which showed these drugs reduce clot risk in people with cardiovascular disease, suggests that statins may be worth their risks. Read full story >

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