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Can CRESTOR help reduce my risk of heart attack and stroke?

April 26, 2017Crestor Heart Attack help reduce risk stroke

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Can CRESTOR help reduce my risk of heart attack and stroke?

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A. CRESTOR has been studied in women 60 or over and men 50 or over without known heart disease but at increased risk based on age, elevated levels of hsCRP, and at least one additional risk factor, such as high blood pressure, low HDL “good” cholesterol, smoking, or family history of early heart disease. Based on this study, CRESTOR is FDA-approved to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with these risk factors. If you are at increased risk of heart attack and stroke, your doctor may prescribe CRESTOR for you.