Thursday, February 9, 2012

Normal Cholesterol May Not Mean a Healthy Heart: Study

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-12-14
Experts say people with normal levels of bad cholesterol should still be screened for elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation that's known to contribute to heart disease. Researchers say people with high CRP levels can benefit from taking statins because the drugs can help lower inflammation and help decrease their risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.  Read full story >
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