The Claim
Reduction in LDL cholesterol is inversely associated with increases in aortic lumen volume after 6 months of statin therapy, indicating that lipid lowering is associated with reverse remodeling of the arterial wall.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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After six months of statin therapy, people who experience a greater decrease in LDL cholesterol also tend to have a larger increase in the internal diameter of their aorta.
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Reduction in LDL cholesterol is inversely associated with increases in aortic lumen volume after 6 months of statin therapy, suggesting that lipid lowering may promote reverse remodeling of the arterial wall.
When bad cholesterol in the blood drops, cholesterol leaves the fatty buildup in artery walls and moves back into the bloodstream. This makes the plaque smaller and thinner, which allows the artery to widen slightly on the inside.
What the research says
1 studyWhen people took statins to lower their bad cholesterol, their arteries slightly widened over six months, meaning the plaque buildup shrank and the artery got a little healthier inside.
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