Mass General: Daily Statin Medication Reduces Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events by More Than One-Third in People Living With HIV
July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts General Hospital issued the following news release:
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Key Takeaways
* Adults living with HIV have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease that is roughly two times that of the general population
* A recent study found that adults with HIV who took a daily statin reduced their risk of major cardiovascular events (MACE) by 35% and their risk of MACE or premature death by 21%
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Key Takeaways
* Adults living with HIV have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease that is roughly two times that of the general population
* A recent study found that adults with HIV who took a daily statin reduced their risk of major cardiovascular events (MACE) by 35% and their risk of MACE or premature death by 21%
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