Statins increase calcium scores while reducing cardiac risk

This week: Statins, which are effective at reducing cardiac risk in people with coronary artery disease, often increase calcium scores - a seeming paradox. Read what may actually be happening. Also - How sitting too much affects your cardiac risk. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Statins increase calcium scores while reducing cardiac risk This week: Statins, which are effective at reducing cardiac risk in people with coronary artery disease, often increase calcium scores - a seeming paradox. Read what may actually be happening. Also - How sitting too much affects your cardiac risk.  Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. Heart Disease Expert Statins increase calcium scores while reducing cardiac risk Statin treatment reduces the risk of a heart attack, but at the same time can increase your calcium score. Here's why. READ NOW How Prolonged Sitting Affects Your Cardiac Risk Prolonged sitting is associated with a worsening of several cardiac risk factors, as well as reduced cardiac outcomes. READ NOW How Is Ablation Therapy Used to Treat Atrial Fibrillation? Ablation therapy is a reasonable option for some people with atrial fibrillation, but the success rates and complications must be carefully considered READ NOW Deep Vein Thrombosis - DVT Deep venous thrombosis - DVT - is a condition in which blood clots form in the deep leg veins. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Artificial Sweeteners Tied to Obesity, Diabetes • 10 Myths About Radiation Treatment • Jimmy Carter provided three lessons on dying • Which Milk Is Right for You? • 15 Surprisingly Tasty Sources of Gluten-Free Fiber • The 15-Minute Fridge Makeover For Faster Weight Loss • Yoga Misses You! Here's How to Get Back Into It After a Break • Must-Have Exercise Equipment for People With Hand Arthritis Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.