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The reduced events included: 44% reduction in major heart events (Heartattacks, strokes, cardiovascular death etc.) The real question is whether those who went on to diabetes had less of a benefit from statin therapy in terms of preventing heartattacks and strokes. 2009 May;2(3):279-85. That risk is small.
The study used data from patients diagnosed with a heartattack, stroke, heart failure, coronary artery disease or angina who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) between 2009–2018.
This misinformation would have resulted in many thousands of people giving up their medication and suffering heartattacks and strokes as a result. I, Dr Malcolm Kendrick, with or without other co-conspirators, would be accused of spreading misinformation about cholesterol and statins. With thousands dying.
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