- Increases LDL cholesterol.
- Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis and stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques.
- Increases triglyceride levels.
- Directly dilates coronary arteries.
62. A patient with acute coronary syndrome receives a statin. From a medicinal perspective, what is the technical pathophysiological mechanism of statins in cardiovascular disease?
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