Cardiovascular Diseases

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide due to increased level of Low Density Lipoprotein, cholesterol, which is a major modifiable risk factor. One of the risk factors is atherosclerosis caused when high levels of LDL-C in the blood build up in the inner walls of arteries, thickening them and provoking an inflammatory response, it can lead to heart attack or stroke. Rising of LDL-C are often a surrogate marker for the risk of having a cardiovascular event.  Statins are in the market for almost 30 years. They are the first-line drugs for lowering cholesterol and cardiovascular events. They’ve been shown to prevent repeat heart a...