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MA279 BSC2347 Rasmussen College Adults with Hypercholesterolemia Discussion

 

I’m trying to learn for my Anatomy class and I’m stuck. Can you help?

Directions:

Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels in the blood) is associated with various cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, stroke, and myocardial infarction. Research how hypercholesterolemia develops, as well as its complications.

A common treatment for hypercholesterolemia is a class of drugs called statins. In your post, address the following questions:

  • Are statins the best course of treatment for hypercholesterolemia in adults? Why or why not?
  • Should they be prescribed to adults with hypercholesterolemia with no evidence of heart disease?
  • Should teenagers be prescribed statins if they are diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia? Why or why not?
  • Is there a better solution for these situations?