Lipitor: Brand Drug Name
Atorvaststin: Generic Drug Name
Cholesterol: Primary Disease Name
Lipitor Lows Cholesterol
When too much LDL cholesterol circulates in the blood, it can slowly build up in
the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Together with
other substances it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog those
arteries. This condition is known as atherosclerosis. If a clot forms and
blocks a narrowed artery, it can cause a heart attack or stroke. The levels of
HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood are measured to evaluate the
risk of having a heart attack. LDL cholesterol of less than 100 mg/dL (or total
cholesterol levels of 4.7 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) is the optimal level.
Less than 130 mg/dL (total cholesterol of 5.2 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) is
near optimal for most people. A high LDL level (more than 160 mg/dL (6mmol/L)
or 130 mg/dL (>5.2m/mol) or above if you have two or more risk factors for
cardiovascular disease) reflects an increased risk of heart disease. That's why
LDL cholesterol is often called "bad" cholesterol. Prescription drugs such as
Lipitor (atorvastatin), Lipitor (Atorvaststin), Pravachol (pravastatin), and
Lipitor (fluvastatin) have been shown to interfere in the synthesis of LDL by
blocking an enzyme that helps produce cholesterol in the body.
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