1/ Ethan would like me to comment on whether I'd take a statin if I had a heart attack, which is commonly considered "secondary prevention"
I can't do that as I avoid discussing use of medication, except (ironically) in a few non-cholesterol Rx.
That said, a few things...
I can't do that as I avoid discussing use of medication, except (ironically) in a few non-cholesterol Rx.
That said, a few things...
https://twitter.com/ethanjweiss/status/1408077451352174601
2/ First, I definitely DO NOT want anyone to interpret anything I've said as reflective of analysis with secondary prevention. I'm quite upfront that I prefer looking to lipid research with regard to so called, "primary prevention" (populations without prior heart attacks)...
3/ Second -- and as always -- I want everyone to work with your doctor. Yes, I do think your doctor needs to likewise work with you and your health goals, but this is a given.
If I had a heart attack, I'd definitely be working with my doctor and considering all the options...
If I had a heart attack, I'd definitely be working with my doctor and considering all the options...
4/ I would not dismiss their advice and experience out of hand and would likewise do my due diligence to be a better informed patient on what my next steps are.
But again -- and with emphasis -- I don't genuinely know what I'd do given this area is much less familiar to me.
But again -- and with emphasis -- I don't genuinely know what I'd do given this area is much less familiar to me.
5/ So to answer @ethanjweiss concerns very explicitly, my not commenting on what I'd do personally should not in any way be taken as implicit advice to *not* take cholesterol lowering medication. I can't emphasize that enough.
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