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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and lowering triglycerides, they are not as good at this as a class of drugs known as fibrates. Benefits of Statins Statins are used for both the prevention of heart disease and to decrease the risk of death from heart disease. They can also help reduce the risk of certain blood clots and help stabilize plaques so that they don't break off and cause a heart attack or stroke. Because of their benefit in preventing heart disease and its complications, the American Heart Association recommends statins for the following risk groups:Adults with a history of heart disease from atherosclerosisAdults 40 to 75 with diabetesAdults with LDL blood levels greater than 190Adults 40 to 75 years with LDL levels of 70 to 189 after a doctor/patient discussion on risks versus benefitsChildren and young adults with familial hypercholesterolemia (an inherited disorder with high LDL and premature coronary heart disease) that cannot be treated with lifestyle changesWomen with early menopause and/or a history of pregnancy-related disorders Types of Statins There are currently six statin drugs approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Crestor (rosuvastatin)Lescol (fluvastatin)Lipitor (atorvastatin)Livalo (pitavastatin)Mevacor (lovastatin)Pravachol (pravastatin) Some statins are classified as high-intensity because they can reduce LDL in the blood better.Crestor and Lipitor are high-intensity statins, while Lescol, Livalo, Mevacor, and Pravachol are considered low- to moderate-intensity statins based on the prescribed dose. Can Statins Help ED? It is possible that statins can improve erectile dysfunction in some people in several different ways. With that said, statins are not used to "treat" ED but are only prescribed when a person has (or has risk factors for) atherosclerosis-related heart disease. Reduced Arterial Plaque Size There is some evidence that statins can reverse arterial plaques, suggesting that they may help improve blood flow to certain parts of the body. It's a controversial claim, with some studies reporting significant reductions in plaque volumes and others not. A 2018 study from China reported that Crestor is the statin with the highest potential for plaque reversal. This effect was seen to be most significant in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a vascular disease that causes the narrowing and hardening of arteries in the limbs. Researchers do not yet know the direct impact of plaque size reversal on ED. Up to 77% of people with PAD have ED, with the most severe cases involving the obstruction of the pudendal artery (which services one of the significant penile arteries). Further research is needed. Improved Vascular Function One of the factors that influences an erection is the so-called endothelial function of the penile arteries. Endothelial function is the ability of the membranes inside a vessel to contract, increasing the force
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